Damyang-gun Focuses on Dementia Prevention Through Customized Research

Final Report Meeting on Research Service for Dementia Risk Factors Held

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 24th, Jeonnam Damyang-gun announced that it held the final report meeting for the research project on risk factors for dementia occurrence at the county office video conference room on the 23rd.

At the meeting, 13 people including the county governor, members of the local community dementia council, a principal researcher from Chosun University Industry-Academic Cooperation Group, and related officials attended while complying with social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The county utilized early dementia screening data and community health survey data to identify cognitive decline and the degree of dementia among residents aged 60 and over, and analyzed related characteristics. The analysis showed that lack of physical activity, depression, and underlying diseases such as diabetes were factors.

Based on the results of this research project, the county plans to select high-risk individuals by life cycle, establish detailed strategies for dementia prevention including systematic and continuous management, and develop dementia prevention programs.

County Governor Choi Hyungsik said, “As part of practicing healthy living, we will strive to create walking environments at the village level and promote a county-wide walking campaign,” and added, “We hope that all residents, including relevant departments, eup/myeon offices, and social organizations, will participate so that walking in daily life within the community becomes a habit.”

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