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South Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008

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General Info
Geography 
Republic of Korea (KOR)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2008 - 12/2008
Series or system 
South Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Exam
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
Summary 

The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), a nationwide survey examining the general health and nutrition status of the Korean people, was conducted in 1998, 2001, and 2005. Starting in 2007, the survey was conducted annually.

The KNHANES consists of four different surveys: a health interview survey, a health behavior survey, a health examination survey, and a nutrition survey. A total of 10,876 people were identified to take part in the survey.

Keywords 
Alcohol use, Anthropometry, Blood glucose, Blood pressure, Body mass index, Cholesterol, Diet, Education, Glucose tests, Height, Hemoglobin, Hypertriglyceridemia, Marital status, Physical activity, Tobacco use, Weight, Calcium, Dietary fiber, Legumes, Milk, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Processed meats, Unprocessed red meat, Nuts, Whole grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Lead exposure, Diabetes, Fruits and vegetables, Meat
Citation
Contributors 
Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC)
Suggested citation 
Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). South Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008.
GHDx Entry last modified on: Nov 6, 2018