Epidemiology, Comorbidities, and Healthcare Costs of Prader-Willi Syndrome in South Korea Using the Korean National Health Insurance Service Database
This is the first nationwide study to quantify the long-term epidemiological and economic burden of PWS in South Korea. Our findings underscore the need for early diagnosis, integrated care models, and policy support for this complex population.
Authors
- Aram Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4731-3701)
- Yong Hee Hong
- Sochung Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7655-2691)
- Eungu Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6544-3599)
- Yong Jun Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3960-8470)
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Korea University (KR)
- Soonchunhyang University (KR)
- Ansan University (KR)
- Konkuk University Medical Center (KR)
- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital (KR)
- Gangnam Severance Hospital (KR)
- Bucheon University (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
- Published
- 2026-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes25060
- Primary Topic
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00