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The Korean urban rural elderly cohort study: study design and protocol
Eun Young Lee, Hyeon Chang Kim, Yumie Rhee
1Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea. cokim@yuhs.ac.
BMC Geriatrics
|March 20, 2014
Summary
Korea
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Korea faces rapid population aging, nearing super-aged society status.
- The Korean Urban Rural Elderly (KURE) study addresses this demographic shift.
- Focuses on epidemiological characteristics and management of elderly health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate epidemiological characteristics of aging in Korea.
- To establish prevention and management strategies for geriatric disorders.
- To provide longitudinal data on health and aging in the Korean elderly.
Main Methods:
- Community-based prospective cohort study.
- Involves over 4,000 elderly Koreans (≥65 years) in urban and rural settings.
- Multidisciplinary approach with 10-year follow-up and regular health examinations.
Main Results:
- The KURE study is designed to yield comprehensive longitudinal data.
- It will analyze biological, physical, socio-economic, and environmental factors.
- Results will inform public health and welfare policies for an aging population.
Conclusions:
- The KURE study provides crucial insights into Korean elderly health.
- Findings will support evidence-based policy development for aging societies.
- Contributes to improving public health and welfare for older adults in Korea.
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