Cohort profile: the Korean National Health Examination Baseline (KNHEB) cohort for longitudinal health monitoring in South Korea
The KNHEB cohort provides a large-scale, population-based dataset that supports comprehensive analyses of the long-term effects of modifiable risk factors on NCDs. Its findings contribute to evidence-based policymaking in South Korea and offer comparative insights for global research on chronic disease prevention and risk factor management. Furthermore, its standardized data collection and integration with health records facilitate cross-country comparisons, reinforcing its value as a model for large-scale epidemiological studies on NCDs.
Authors
- Wankyo Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8094-2433)
- Sung‐Il Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4085-1494)
- Jin‐Kyoung Oh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9331-3054)
- Suyoung Jo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7790-0160)
- Sun Ha Jee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9519-3068)
- Keum Ji Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4993-0666)
- Heewon Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1519-5678)
- Eunsil Cheon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4099-8365)
- Yeun Soo Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2729-3136)
- Jieun Hwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5094-6107)
- Kyoungin Na (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7142-0761)
- Min Kyung Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8224-2171)
- Soyeon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5027-1808)
- Sunmi Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3051-2798)
- Seong Yong Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4101-8851)
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Inha University (KR)
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Korea Health Promotion Institute (KR)
- Korea National Institute of Health (KR)
- National Cancer Center (KR)
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KR)
- National Health Insurance Service (KR)
- Yonsei University Health System (KR)
- Dankook University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22856-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
- National Health Insurance Service