- Original Article
- Emergency Medicine
- Nonfatal injuries in Korean children and adolescents, 2007–2018
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Gyu Min Yeon, Yoo Rha Hong, Seom Gim Kong
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2022;65(4):194-200. Published online September 9, 2021
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Question: How many children and adolescents have experienced nonfatal injuries in the previous year?
Finding: Among Korean children and adolescents, 8.1% experienced at least one injury per year. We found no significant change in the incidence of injuries over the previous 12 years.
Meaning: The incidence of injuries is higher than this estimation; therefore, more attention and effort are needed to prevent injuries among children and adolescents. |
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- Hematology
- Changes in the prevalence of anemia in Korean adolescents, 1998–2018
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Jun Young An, Yoo Rha Hong, Seom Gim Kong
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2021;64(2):86-92. Published online November 16, 2020
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Question: Over the past 21 years, has the prevalence of anemia decreased among Korean adolescents?
Finding: The prevalence of anemia in boys aged 10–18 years decreased from 3.0% to 0.5% over the study period, whereas that in girls did not change significantly over time (increased from 7.9% to 8.5%).
Meaning: The prevalence of anemia in female adolescents remains high, requiring attention and efforts to improve it. |
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- Analysis of neonatal sepsis in one neonatal intensive care unit for 6 years
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Peter Chun, Seom Gim Kong, Shin Yun Byun, Su Eun Park, Hyung Du Lee
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2010;53(4):495-502. Published online April 15, 2010
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Purpose : Sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the newborn, particularly in preterm. The objective of
this study was to analyze the incidence rate, causative pathogens and clinical features of neonatal sepsis in one neonatal
intensive care unit (NICU) for 6 years.
Methods : This study was retrospectively performed to review the clinical and laboratory characteristics including sex,
gestational age,... |
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