Obesity, defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health, has a clearly measurable impact on health and health-related quality of life, and generates considerable economic burden. This study builds on previous research by examining the available evidence on obesity,...

This case study aims to describe the Republic of Korea's preparedness and response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the resultant impact of the pandemic on the health of its citizens and the economy. Korea has been recording COVID 19-related epidemiological data since January 20, 2020,...