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An epidemiological study of the risk factors associated with myopia in young adult men in Korea

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Author(s)
Dong Cheol LeeSe Youp LeeYu Cheol Kim
Keimyung Author(s)
Lee, Se YoupKim, Yu CheolLee, Dong Cheol
Department
Dept. of Ophthalmology (안과학)
Journal Title
Scientific Reports
Issued Date
2018
Volume
8
Issue
1
Abstract
The prevalence of myopia has been increasing worldwide. Its causes are not completely clear, although genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role. Data were collected by the Korean Military Manpower Administration. Frequency analysis was used for comparisons of general characteristics. Pearson's chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were used to verify the correlations between possible risk factors and the prevalence of myopia or high myopia. The prevalence of myopia (50.6-53.0%) and high myopia (11.3-12.9%) increased each year. These tended to be the highest in patients born in spring, and decreased in the following order according to education level: 4- or 6-year university education or more, high school education or less, and 2- to 3-year college education. Moreover, the prevalence of myopia and high myopia was significantly higher in patients ≤ 60 kg and with a body mass index ≤ 18.5 kg/m2. The prevalence of high myopia was significantly higher in taller patients (≥175 cm). The prevalence of myopia and high myopia increased each year in Korean young adult men and was associated with birth season, education level, height, weight, and body mass index. Tall, lean men were more likely to have high myopia.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
이세엽
김유철
이동철
Publisher
School of Medicine (의과대학)
Citation
Dong Cheol Lee et al. (2018). An epidemiological study of the risk factors associated with myopia in young adult men in Korea. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 511–511. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-18926-2
Type
Article
ISSN
2045-2322
DOI
10.1038/s41598-017-18926-2
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/41063
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