Korean Journal of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회지)

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Investigation on Influencing Environmental Factors on Health Status of Korean Septuagenarians Dwelling in Longevity Region in Jeonla Province

전라도 농촌장수지역 거주 70대 노인의 건강상태에 영향을 미치는 환경적 요인에 대한 탐색 연구

  • Kwak, Chung Shil (Institute on Aging, Seoul National University) ;
  • Yon, Miyong (Nutrition Policy Team, Department of Health Industry & Policy, Korea Heallth Industry Development Institute) ;
  • Lee, Mee Sook (Department of Food and Nutrition, Hannam University) ;
  • Oh, Se In (Department of Food and Nutrition, Seoil University) ;
  • Park, Sang Chul (Institute on Aging, Seoul National University)
  • 곽충실 (서울대학교 노화고령사회연구소) ;
  • 연미영 (한국보건산업진흥원 보건산업정책단 영양정책팀) ;
  • 이미숙 (한남대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 오세인 (서일대학교 식품영양학과) ;
  • 박상철 (서울대학교 노화고령사회연구소)
  • Received : 2013.12.27
  • Accepted : 2014.03.14
  • Published : 2014.04.30
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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the critical environmental factors on healthy-aging of Korean people, we investigated the significant factors influencing health status of septuagenarians living in rural area of Jeonla province, known to be one of the representative longevity regions in Korea. Methods: We divided subjects into healthy group (36M/25F) or poor-health group (26M/73F) based on self-reported health status, body mass index, a number of prescription, and blood test data. General characteristics, physical measurements, lifestyle, dietary behavior and nutrient intake, physical health and mental health data were statistically compared between the two groups. Results: Average age was not different between healthy group and poor-health group in men and women, respectively. In men, significantly favorable factors to health were observed to be higher education, regular exercise, higher grip strength and walking function, body mass index (${\geq}18.5kg/m^2$), moderate frequency of drinking and eating-out, non-smoking, normal red blood cell (RBC) count, higher serum dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS) level, good digestive function and appetite, normal hearing function, regular meals, adequate vegetable and fruit intake, diverse food intake, adequate energy and nutrients (protein, vitamin $B_1$, $B_6$, C and E, folate, niacin, P, Zn and K) intake, higher mini-nutrient status assessment (MNA) score and low level of depression. On the other hand, in women, those were literacy, living arrangement, moderate frequency of drinking, healthy teeth, higher grip strength and walking function, bone mineral density, normal RBC and white blood cell (WBC) count, higher DHEAS concentration, higher MNA score, normal cognition and memory function, having snack and adequate fruit intake. Conclusions: These results could be useful to plan effective strategies to increase health-life expectancy of Korean old people living in rural areas.

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