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Overview of the National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children

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J Korean Med Assoc. 2008;51(1):74-83
Publication date (electronic) : 2008 January 31
doi : https://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2008.51.1.74
Baik-Lin Eun, MD1, Hee Jung Chung, MD2
1Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea. bleun@korea.ac.kr, bleun@chollian.net
2Department of Pediatrics, National Health Insurance Corporation, Ilsan Hospital, Korea. agathac@nhimc.or.kr

Abstract

The mission of the National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, families, and communities. Although the term 'diagnosis' usually relates to pathology, a similar diagnostic approach applies to a child seen primarily for health supervision. In the case of health, diagnosis determines the selection of appropriate health promoting and preventive interventions, whether medical, dental, nutritional, educational, or psychosocial. Components of the diagnostic process in health supervision include the health 'interview'; assessment of physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social development (including critical developmental milestones); physical examination; screening procedures; and evaluation of strengths and issues. Open and informed communication between the health professional and the family remains the most significant component of both health diagnosis and health promotion. Families complete medical history forms at their health supervision visit. Family-friendly questionnaires, checklists, and surveys that are appropriate for the child's age are additional tools to improve and update data gathering. This type of information helps initiate and facilitate discussions between the family and the health professional. This article provides a comprehensive review of the current National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children in Korea.

Keywords: National health programs; Developmental surveillance; Infant; Child; Korea

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Copyright © 2008 Korean Medical Association

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The diagram of National Health Screening Program process.

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The diagram of designated institute for National Health Screening Program.

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Cause of prevalent disease by age group, South Korea, 2002.

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Time table of National Health Screening Program

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Overview of the National Health Screening Program

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Guideline of education for National Health Screening Program

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Prevalence of cause of death in Korea (2005)

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