Jeonnam Fire Department Operates Emergency Response Training and Awareness Campaign for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) will operate an intensive first aid publicity period throughout this month ahead of winter, when circulatory system diseases increase.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 14th, about 20% of annual deaths are caused by circulatory system diseases, and the number of patients with these diseases has been found to surge in winter (October to January).

In addition, an analysis of the transport status of circulatory system disease patients among the total transported patients in the Jeonnam area over the past five years showed an increase from 5.9% in 2015 to 11.8% last year.

For circulatory system diseases, it is most important to get to the hospital as quickly as possible after symptoms appear, and immediate reporting to 119 to receive help is necessary.

Accordingly, the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters is focusing on promoting emergency response publicity in preparation for the increase in cardiac arrest deaths caused by circulatory system (heart and cerebrovascular) diseases and strengthening education for the elderly in line with the aging trend.

They also raise awareness of the importance of first aid through posting first aid promotional videos and card news using online media such as SNS, and providing guidance on subscribing to the 119 Safety Call Service for seniors aged 65 and over.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon of the Fire Headquarters said, “If there are prodromal symptoms of heart and cerebrovascular diseases, please report to 119 without delay, and be sure to learn first aid techniques to secure the golden time.”

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