- Preparedness of primary care responses to the next pandemic
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2022;13(2):81-83. Published online April 29, 2022
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2022.0136
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- How can we prepare for this autumn and winter?
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(5):275-277. Published online October 26, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.0273
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- How to deal with the Delta variant this fall
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(4):201-202. Published online August 26, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.0217
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- The policy art of the “trade-off” for combatting COVID-19
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(3):137-138. Published online June 24, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.0150
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- Can we reach a 70% level of herd immunity to return to normality?
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(2):51-53. Published online April 29, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.12.2.01
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- Virus Mutation and Countermeasures
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2021;12(1):1-2. Published online February 23, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2021.12.1.01
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- The Impact of Social Distancing on the Transmission of Influenza Virus, South Korea, 2020
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Young June Choe, Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(3):91-92. Published online June 1, 2020
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24171/j.phrp.2020.11.3.07
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- Sensitivity Analysis of the Parameters of Korea’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan
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Chaeshin Chu, Junehawk Lee, Dong Hoon Choi, Seung-Ki Youn, Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2011;2(3):210-215. Published online December 31, 2011
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2011.11.048
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Our aim was to evaluate Korea’s Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan.
Methods
We conducted a sensitivity analysis on the expected number of outpatients and hospital bed occupancy, with 1,000,000 parameter combinations, in a situation of pandemic influenza, using the mathematical simulation program InfluSim.
Results
Given the available resources in Korea, antiviral treatment and social distancing must be combined to reduce the number of outpatients and hospitalizations sufficiently; any single intervention is not enough. The antiviral stockpile of 4–6% is sufficient for the expected eligible number of cases to be treated. However, the eligible number assumed (30% for severe cases and 26% for extremely severe cases) is very low compared to the corresponding number in European countries, where up to 90% of the population are assumed to be eligible for antiviral treatment.
Conclusions
A combination of antiviral treatment and social distancing can mitigate a pandemic, but will only bring it under control for the most optimistic parameter combinations.
- National Action Plan for Response to Poliovirus Importation
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Kyung Min Song, Young June Choe, Heeyeon Cho, Geun-Ryang Bae, Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2011;2(1):65-71. Published online June 30, 2011
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2011.04.003
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- The Division of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Control and National Immunization Program of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared a plan of action as a guide for key actions that will be taken if a poliovirus outbreak occurs in the Republic of Korea. The history of poliomyelitis and vaccination against poliovirus in the nation was reviewed and the routine surveillance procedures that are currently in place were described. The principles and specific actions for an effective response to a poliovirus outbreak were prepared. The guidelines clearly outline the actions to be taken in case of a polio outbreak. When a suspected case of poliovirus infection is reported, an immediate epidemiological investigation is to be conducted. The response to a poliovirus outbreak includes case isolation, management of potential contacts and immunization. All stakeholders are to be made aware of what key actions should be taken at each stage of the response to a poliovirus outbreak in the nation.
- Mathematical Modeling of Vibrio vulnificus Infection in Korea and the Influence of Global Warming
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Chaeshin Chu, Younghae Do, Yongkuk Kim, Yasuhisa Saito, Sun-Dong Lee, Haemo Park, Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2011;2(1):51-58. Published online June 30, 2011
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2011.05.002
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To investigate the possible link between Vibrio vulnificus population size in seawater and water temperature.
Methods
We collected incidence and water temperature data in coastal regions of Korea and constructed a mathematical model that consisted of three classes; susceptible fish, infected fish available to humans, and infected humans.
Results
We developed a mathematical model to connect V. vulnificus incidence with water temperature using estimated bacterial population sizes and actual coastal water temperatures.
Conclusion
Increased V. vulnificus population sizes in marine environments may increase the risk of infection in people who eat at coastal restaurants in Korea. Furthermore, we estimated the near-future number of infected patients using our model, which will help to establish a public-health policy to reduce the disease burden.
- Congratulatory Message
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Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2010;1(1):1-1. Published online December 31, 2010
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2010.12.001
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- Surveillance and Control of Rubella in the Republic of Korea From 2001 to 2009: The Necessity for Enhanced Surveillance to Monitor Congenital Rubella Syndrome
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Young June Choe, Sang Taek Lee, Kyung Min Song, Heeyeon Cho, Geun-Ryang Bae, Jong-Koo Lee
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2010;1(1):23-28. Published online December 31, 2010
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrp.2010.12.007
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The aim of this study was to review the epidemiologic data of rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) supplied by surveillance systems from 2001 to 2009 and to propose measures to improve the quality of the surveillance system in the Republic of Korea.
Methods
The epidemiological data for rubella and CRS cases reported to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2001 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed, and insurance reimbursement data from the Korea National Health Insurance Review Agency were collected for comparison.
Results
The number of yearly reported rubella cases to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2001 to 2009 was 128, 24, 8, 24, 15, 12, 35, 30, and 36, respectively. The occurrence of rubella shifted to a slightly higher age group during the 9-year period, i.e. from 0–9 years to 10–19 years. Among the 309 reported rubella cases, three were confirmed cases of CRS. In addition, according to data sourced from Health Insurance Review Agency, 24, 19, 19, 9, and 5 CRS cases were reported for medical insurance reimbursement from 2005 to 2009, respectively.
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According to available surveillance data, the reported cases of rubella and CRS were not high, but a more detailed surveillance with emphasis on susceptible women of childbearing age is necessary for better monitoring and control of rubella and CRS in the Republic of Korea.
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