The current child and adolescent health screening system: an assessment and proposal for an early and periodic check-up program

• Main Authors: Baik-Lin Eun (Author), Jin Soo Moon (Author), So-Hee Eun (Author), Hea Kyoung Lee (Author), Son Moon Shin (Author), In Kyung Sung (Author), Hee Jung Chung (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2010-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose : Recent changes in the population structure of Korea, such as rapid decline in birth rate and exponential increase in old-aged people, prompted us to prepare a new health improvement program in children and adolescents. Methods : We reviewed current health screenings applied for children an...