September 1, 2017Open Access

Cohort profile: the National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort (NHIS-HEALS) in Korea

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Abstract

This database can be used to study the risk factors of non-communicable diseases and dental health problems, which are important health issues that have not yet been fully investigated. The cohort will be maintained and continuously updated by the NHIS.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69c6012c4019406a1977816a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016640

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