Epidemiological Findings of Hepatitis B Infection Based on 1998 National Health and Nutrition Survey in Korea

Lee, Dong Hoon; Kim, Jin Ha; Nam, Jung Ja; Kim, Hye Reon; Shin, Hai Rim

doi:10.3346/jkms.2002.17.4.457

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“…1 The higher prevalence among males in Hawaii is in agreement with recent seroprevalence studies conducted in California and New York [12,15,16]. The nonlinear relationship between age and HBsAg prevalence that was found in this study has also been reported elsewhere, most notably by serologic surveys in Singapore and Korea [36,37]. Significantly lower risk for HBsAg in persons aged 70 years or older might have resulted from spontaneous clearance of HBsAg over time (a 40% cumulative rate of HBsAg seroclearance has been observed among HBV carriers after 25 years) [38].…”

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Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection: analysis of mass screening in Hawaii

Tsai

Holck

Ricalde³

2008

Hepatol Int

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Background Although hepatitis B seroprevalence has been studied extensively in California and New York, detailed information for other high-risk areas in the United States is lacking. To study current prevalence and risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Hawaii, we analyzed cross-sectional data from Hawaii residents screened between July 2003 and April 2006. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the screening records of 3,989 participants recruited at health fairs and clinics. Prevalence and risk factors for HBV infection were estimated using univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. Results Total prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was 3.6%. Gender, age, and ethnicity were independently associated with HBsAg seropositivity. In a multivariate logistic regression model, males were at increased risk for HBsAg compared with females (odds ratio [OR] = 1.53, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09-2.16) and persons aged 70 years or older were less likely to test positive than those younger than 30 (OR = 0.25, 95% CI: 0.11-0.61). In addition, multivariate ORs of HBsAg seropositivity were 3.24 (95% CI: 1.04-10.09), 4.13 (95% CI: 1.66-10.29), and 7.47 (95% CI: 2.52-22.11) for Vietnamese, Chinese, and Pacific Islanders, respectively, compared with Whites. Conclusions This study furthers current knowledge of HBV epidemiology in areas with large populations of highrisk immigrants and demonstrates the relevance of screening programs for hepatitis B.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection: analysis of mass screening in Hawaii

Tsai

Holck

Ricalde³

2008

Hepatol Int

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“…However, the reported prevalence of hepatitis B carrier and hepatitis C was about 5% and less than compared the previous era in Korea. 35,36 So it could not be an important confounder in our population study. Second, we had only one measurement of ALT.…”

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Metabolic syndrome and ALT: a community study in adult Koreans

Nam

et al. 2004

Int J Obes

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OBJECTIVE:To investigate an association between the metabolic syndrome (MS) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of normal ranges. DESIGN: A population-based cross-sectional survey in three rural communities, South Korea. SUBJECTS: A total of 1248 men and 2157 women aged 30 y and older. MEASUREMENTS: Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, fasting blood lipid and glucose, resting blood pressure, and ALT. RESULTS: ALT and BMI increased with an addition of the MS components. A consistent association between ALT more than 15 IU/l and the MS was found in both sexes, independently of age, education, BMI, smoking, alcohol drinking, and sedentary life style. The odds ratios for the MS in the highest quintiles of ALT were 7.1-fold higher than the reference quintile in men and 2.1-fold higher in women. The likelihood ratio tests for trend were also significant with ALT increments (Po0.001 for trend). CONCLUSION: The MS is significantly associated with the higher quintiles of normal ALT in both genders. ALT could be a sensitive marker of hepatic dysfunction associated with the MS, even in the range below the current limit.

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“…Several previous studies have examined the burden of hepatitis infection in South Korea, mostly focusing on hepatitis B, which is regarded as endemic in the country (21). In 1997, the total economic burden of acute hepatitis B was US $120.6 million, which was divided into two components, direct and indirect costs.…”

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The Economic Burden of Hepatitis A, B, and C in South Korea

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SUMMARY:The prevalence of hepatitis in South Korea is relatively high compared to that in other high-income countries. For this reason, viral hepatitis infection not only affects the population's health, but also impacts national healthcare costs. This study was performed in order to estimate the individual economic costs of the hepatitis A, B, and C viruses as well as to determine, using nationally representative data, the trends in South Korea with respect to these viruses during the 2008-2011 period. The study found that the prevalence of hepatitis A had decreased, but those of hepatitis B and C had increased overall. The mortality rate of hepatitis C was higher than that of the other two types. The mortality rate of hepatitis B had changed little, whereas that of hepatitis C had risen.

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Epidemiological Findings of Hepatitis B Infection Based on 1998 National Health and Nutrition Survey in Korea

Cited by 111 publications

References 9 publications

Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection: analysis of mass screening in Hawaii

Seroepidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection: analysis of mass screening in Hawaii

Metabolic syndrome and ALT: a community study in adult Koreans

The Economic Burden of Hepatitis A, B, and C in South Korea

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