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South Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
KNHANES IV 2nd (2008)
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, Asthma, Blood glucose, Blood pressure, Body mass index, Calcium, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diet, Dietary fiber, Education, Fruits, Fruits and vegetables, Glucose tests, Height, Hemoglobin, Hypertriglyceridemia, Lead exposure, Legumes, Marital status, Meat, Milk, Nuts, Physical activity, Processed meats, Respiratory function tests, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Tobacco smoking, Unprocessed red meat, Vegetables, Weight, Whole grains
GHDx Entry last modified on: Dec 14, 2023