The association of education in a new society and social support from the education with the health of North Korean defectors: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The number of North Korean defectors (NKDs) escaping to South Korea has increased. The health status of NKDs is an essential factor for a successful settlement into South Korean society. However, no studies have been conducted on the health status of NKDs in terms of education an...

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Main Authors: Jihyun Lee, Yui Park, Dong-Hun Han, Ji Won Yoo, Wenlian Zhou, Pearl Kim, Jay J. Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10770-4

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