Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Ŭihakhoe chi
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J Prev Med Public Health · Sep 2008
Comparative Study[Comparisons of health inequalities in small areas with using the standardized mortality ratios in Korea].
This study was performed to compare the standardized mortality ratios among different small areas and to explore the usefulness of standardized mortality ratios in South Korea. ⋯ The standardized mortality ratios can be useful for allocating health resources at the small area level in Korea.
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J Prev Med Public Health · Sep 2008
['Informed consent' in public health activities: based on the universal declaration on bioethics and human rights, UNESCO].
The objective of this paper is to discuss the importance of obtaining informed consent for conducting epidemiological studies and public health activities, based on the Report of the UNESCO's Working Group on Informed Consent. ⋯ Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights emphasizes the principle of autonomy to protect the human rights of the human subjects involved in any public health activities and epidemiological research. As a practical guideline, obtaining informed consent is strongly recommended.