Yoon Seok-yeol "Osteoporosis Free Health Checkups Increased from 2 to 4 Times, Depression Screening Interval Set to 5 Years"

Seokyul's Heart-Throbbing Promise 33rd Edition

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Yoon Seok-yeol, the presidential candidate of the People Power Party, announced on the 7th that the free osteoporosis health screening will be expanded from 2 times to 4 times, and the national health screening for depression will be strengthened to a 5-year cycle after the age of 50.

On the same day, as the 33rd promise of "Seok-yeol's Heart-Throbbing Promise," Candidate Yoon said, "To ensure a vibrant and dignified old age, we will expand the national health screenings for osteoporosis and depression."

Currently, free national screenings for osteoporosis are limited to only two times at ages 54 and 66. Candidate Yoon plans to expand this to women aged 60 and 72, and strengthen continuous management for high-risk fracture groups (severe osteoporosis, those with a history of fractures) as well as programs for preventing re-fractures.

Regarding mental health examinations (depression) in the national health screening, it is currently set to once every 10 years starting at age 50, but this will be shortened to a 5-year cycle to enhance prevention of depression in old age and dementia management.

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