Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Doo Hie Kim

9 Articles

Chronic Subdural Hematoma Due to Cumulative Trauma to the Head: Hyun Sul Lim, Cheol Jung, Doo hie Kim, Soo Keun Kim, Kuy Chun Lee; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1998;10(1):121-127. Published online February 28, 1998; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1998.10.1.121

Abstract PDF: Chronic subdural hematoma usually occurs as a consequence of minor trauma. But, chronic subdural hematoma of occupational origin has not been reported yet in Korea. We experienced a case of chronic subdural hematoma induced by repeated trauma to the head. The patient was a 45-year-old male. He complained of repeated headache and nausea. By the computed tomogram, he diagnosed as chronic subdural hematoma and took the operation. He was not an alcoholism and had no intracranial disease nor coagulopathy. We studied all possibilities through working environment and personal environment survey. As a result, we decided the case as an example of cumulative trauma disorder to the head by occupational origin. We report a case of chronic subdural hematoma in the worker exposed repeated head trauma of occupational origin.

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A Survey of Hepatitis B Virus Markers by EIA Method among Steel Manufacturing Workers: Jung Gu Kirn, Bbk Dong Nam, Sam Deug Bae, Myung Wha Ha, Doo Hie Kim, Seung Won Kang, Jong Young Lee; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1996;8(2):249-257. Published online September 30, 1996; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1996.8.2.249

Abstract PDF: A study for seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus markers (HBsAg, Anti-HBs, HBeAg and Anti-HBe) by EIA method and the Liver Function Test(SGOT and SGPT) using kinetic method was carried :out from January; to October 1995 :among male workers of a .major iron and steel manufacturing company, located,,in Pohang. The results were as follows; 1. The distribution of hepatitis B virus markers showed that the proportions of HBsAg(+)/Anti-HBs (-), HBsAg(-)/Anti-HBs (+) 'and HBsAg(+)/Anti-HBs (+) were 8.1%, 60.5% and 0.1%, respectively. The positive rate of HBsAg in all subjects was 8.2% whereas that of anti-HBs was 60.6%. 2. The proportions of HBsAg(+)/Anti-HBs (-) and HBsAg(-)/Anti-HBs (+) increased significantly with age. While the distribution of hepatitis B virus markers exhibited no significant differences among the groups classified by educational background or work type. 3. The proportion of drinkers in HBsAg (+)/Anti-HBs (-) (73; 9%) was significantly lower than those of HBsAg (-)/Anti-HBs (-) and HBsAg (-)/Anti-HBs (+) (84.6% and 85.7% respectively). The proportions of smoking for the three groups of HBsAg (-)/Anti-HBs(+),-HBsAg (+)/Anti-HBs (-) and HBsAg (-)/Anti-HBs (-) were 54.3%, 53.7% and 53.0%, respectively (p<0.01). The proportion of the subjects with abnormal liver function test in HBsAg (+)/Anti-HBs (-) was 40.1%, whereas those in HBsAg (-)/Anti-HBs (-) and HBsAg(-)/Anti-HBs (+) were 21.9% and 18.4%, respectively. 4. The distribution of e Ag markers among HBsAg (+) subjects showed that the proportions of HBeAg(+)/Anti-HBe(-), HBeAg(-)/Anti-HBe(+) and HBeAg(+)/Anti-HBe(+) were 31.3%, 55.0% and 1.6%, respectively. The proportion of HBeAg(+)/Anti-HBe(-) decreased significantly with age and those of HBeAg(-)/Anti-HBe(-) and HBeAg(-)/Anti-HBe(+) increased with age. The positive rate of HBeAg among HBsAg (+) subjects was 32.9%. In conclusion, as a screening method, EIA is. recommended to test hepatitis B virus markers, especially when examining Anti-HBs more sensitively. For the workers of the iron and steel manufacturing company studied, liver diseases caused by other than hepatitis B should be given a special care including an education avoiding alcohol drinking.

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Trace of Occupational History on Lung Cancer Patients: Doo Hie Kim, Ji Yeon Son, Wan Seoup Park, Sung Chul Hong, Jong Young Lee; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1995;7(2):219-229. Published online October 31, 1995; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1995.7.2.219

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The relationship between occupation and risk of lung cancer was analyzed in hospital based case-control study conducted in Taegu on 168 patients with histologicatly confirmed lung cancer and age group (30-39, 40-49, etc) and sex frequency-matched 168 controls admitted into hospitals for other internal medicine problems. A self administered questionnaire was used to obtain occupation, resident environment, smoking histories and specific agent exposure histoy. The conditional logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratio for age group and sex frequency matched, after controlling for smoking status (non smoker, exsmoker, current smoker) Significant association was observed for farmer[odds ratio(OR), 1.84 , 95% confidence interval(CI), 1.16-2.94], briquette stove users(OR, 3.0 , 95% CI, 1.06-8.25), agricultural chemicals users[0R, 2.14 , 95% CI, 1.35-3.37], and welding/fume exposures[0R, 10.56 ;95% CI, 1.07~103.90]. Although there were elevated risks associated with production, home industry, transportation/storage/communication, lodgement/food worker and construction, none were statistically significant.The effect of smoking was showed significantly increased risk for exsmoker [0R, 4.50 ,95% CI, 1.99-10.16] and current smoker [OR, 3.98 , 95% Cl, 1.88-8.45] As results, although smoking is important risk of lung cancer, occupation and resident environment are showing association of lung cancer. So further evaluation is necessary for occupation risk and take preventive measures.

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Occupational Cancers with Chemical Exposure and their Prevention in Korea: A Literature Review
Kyung-Taek Rim
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention.2013; 14(6): 3379. CrossRef

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Pohang Iron and Steel Company(POSCO) Computerized Occupational Health Surveillance System(PCOHESS): Myung Wha Ha, Song Kwon Lee, Soo Whan Lee, Doo Hie Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1994;6(2):166-174. Published online September 30, 1994; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1994.6.2.166

Abstract PDF: POSCO Health Care Center has collected health and environmental data using computerized system since 1987. One of the important roles of Industrial Health Care Center is to provide a comprehensive occupational health care, including therapeutic medical care, periodic medical examination and industrial hygiene control for the prevention of work-related illness. To strengthen the functions of an occupational health surveillance system since May, 1992, and it is scheduled to be completed by March, 1994. The modified POSCO Computerized Occupational Health Surveillance System (PCOHESS) contains three major area: health care, environmental monitoring, and personal information. The linkage among three area, lacking in the previous system, was emphasized in PCOHESS. The area of health care assists the management of preplacement examination data as well as the diseased and disabled data, and it will facilitate the preplacement for new employees and will enable an efficient care for the diseased and disabled. Environmental and personal sampling data, and personal information data, such as age, education and jobcode etc, that are linked to each employees, can assist the health care professionals to decide the type and time of medical examination and to periodically supply proper protectors. Data collected from the time of one's employment until his/her retirement can be used for the epidemiologic surveillance which will enable to evaluate the employee's health status related to his/her work environments, and to indentify the places that are necessary to be improved.

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Concentrations of welding fume by local exhaust ventilation: Sung Ki Park, Kyeong Dong Chung, Doo Hie Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1993;5(1):163-170. Published online February 28, 1993; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1993.5.1.163

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Complex effect of low blood lead and cadmium to plasma renin activity and blood pressure: Doo Hie Kim, Soon Woo Park, Duk Hee Lee, Bong Ki Jang, Sung Chul Hong, Dong Chan Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1993;5(1):128-136. Published online February 28, 1993; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1993.5.1.128

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Pollutant levels in ambient air and blood in Korea
Chan-Seok Moon, Masayuki Ikeda
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine.1996; 1(1): 33. CrossRef

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Relationship between lead exposure indices and renal functions in lead exposed workers: Kyu Dong Ahn, Sung Soo Lee, Byung Kook Lee, Doo Hie Kim; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1993;5(1):58-75. Published online February 28, 1993; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1993.5.1.58

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Renal Dysfunction Indicators in Lead Exposed Workers
Kap‐Yeol Jung, Sang‐Ju Lee, Joon‐Youn Kim, Young‐Seoub Hong, Sung‐Ryul Kim, Dong‐II Kim, Jue‐Bok Song
Journal of Occupational Health.1998; 40(2): 103. CrossRef
Lead concentrations in blood among the general population of Korea
Jeong Sun Yang, Seong Kyu Kang, In Jeong Park, Kyung Yong Rhee, Young Hahn Moon, Dong Hwan Sohn
International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health.1996; 68(3): 199. CrossRef

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Mercury contents in scalp hair of dentists and in their dental office: Kyung Hee Song, Doo Hie Kim, Jong Young Lee; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1991;3(1):21-31. Published online February 28, 1991; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1991.3.1.21

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Comparison of the Efficiency between a Remodeled Bubble Generating Pumps for an Aquarium Fish and the Existed Commercial Air Sampler for the Sampling of Ambient Air Asbestos
Bong-Ki Jang, Hyun-Wook Tak, Su-Jin Song, Bong-Hyun Jo, Yeong-Ji Kim, Bu-Soon Son, Jong-Wha Lee
Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene.2014; 24(4): 492. CrossRef
Health Effects of Chemicals used in hospitals among Healthcare Workers
Jong Uk Won
Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2010; 53(6): 474. CrossRef

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Status of Working Environments of Some Industries in Taegu, Kyungpook Area: Doo Hie Kim, Soo Won Sung; Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 1989;1(1):1-23. Published online February 28, 1989; DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.1989.1.1.1

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Examination of working environments was conducted to get more detailed data about harmful working environments arid to make a contribution to more effective management. Study was carried out on 722 factories located in Taegu City and eight counties in Kyungpook Province, Korea, for a period of one year, from February 1 to December 30, 1986. The total number and proportion of workers exposed to harmful material was 37,697, 45.2% among 83,368 workers. The results according to exposed material were as follows: 1. In the case of noise, proportion of exceeding the 8-hour TLV was 59%. Included were nail-cutting in assembly metal manufacturing industry and weaving process in textile. 2. Dust in mill process of coal manufacturing industries exceeded the TLV of second class of dust at all parts and exceeded the TLV at 6% as a whole. 3. The fields of industry lower than 70 kux of illumination were storage equipment of food, auto-winder of textile, painting of wood wares and coal mixing, and 44% of all cases was lower than standard. 4. As a result of temperature index investigation(WBGT), about 12% of all subjects exceeded limit value. Included parts were rolling machine and reducing room. 5. In the case of organic solvents, TLV was exceeded at about 8%. The parts exceeded TLV according to materials belonged to this category were as follows. 1) Toluene: adhesive work in assembly metal manufacturing 2) Xylene: printing and paint mixing in chemical manufacturing 3) Methyl ethyl ketone: paint mixing in all parts examined and coating machine partially in chemical manufacturing 4) Methyl isobutyl ketone: printing in chemical manufacturing 5) Acetone: vapor polishing in assembly manufacturing. 6. Among specified chemical materials, the concentration of HC1 in the air in metal assembly manufacturing factory exceedeed TLV in one of three assembly metal manufacturing examined. Others, such as benzene, acetic acid, formic acid, sodium hydroxide, formalin, ammonia, copper, chromate etc. were lower than TLV in its indoor atmospheric concentration. As a whole, the proportion of exceeding TLV was about 0.8%. 7. The concentrations of inorganic lead were lower than TLV in all parts examined. The results of this investigation show the fact that current management of working environments is not satisfactory, and so more active management is needed.

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Overview of occupational cancer in painters in Korea
Jun-Pyo Myong, Younmo Cho, Min Choi, Hyoung-Ryoul Kim
Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.2018;[Epub] CrossRef

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