Cohort profile: the National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort (NHIS-HEALS) in Korea

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Authors

Sang Cheol Seong · National Health Insurance Service

Yeon-Yong Kim · National Health Insurance Service

Sue K. Park · Seoul National University

Young‐Ho Khang · Seoul National University

Hyeon Chang Kim · Yonsei University

Jong Heon Park · National Health Insurance Service

Hee Jin Kang

Abstract

This database can be used to study the risk factors of non-communicable diseases and dental health problems, which are important health issues that have not yet been fully investigated. The cohort will be maintained and continuously updated by the NHIS.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior Health and Wellbeing Research Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 7, Issue 9, pp. e016640-e016640

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016640

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