Naju City Launches 'Red Circle Campaign' for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Han-hyeok] Jeollanam-do Naju City (Mayor Yoon Byung-tae) announced on the 26th that it has promoted the 'Red Circle Campaign' in celebration of the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Management Period (September 1 ~ 30) organized by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

The Red Circle campaign has been conducted since 2013 to inform the public about prevention and management methods for severe cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke, and to provide an opportunity to actively practice them.

Under the theme of 'Knowing Your Vascular Numbers,' the campaign focuses on raising awareness of the importance of early detection and prevention of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia through regular self-checks of the three major vascular indicators: blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.

During the campaign period, the city health center held events at Yeongsanpo Pungmul Market, Livestock Cooperative Mart, Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, and distributed health management notebooks and booklets to promote the practice of healthy lifestyle habits for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

The lifestyle rules for cardiovascular disease prevention and management include 'no smoking,' 'moderate drinking,' 'consumption of vegetables and fish,' 'appropriate exercise for more than 30 minutes,' 'maintaining proper weight,' 'avoiding stress,' 'regular measurement of blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol,' and 'knowing emergency symptoms and visiting a hospital immediately upon occurrence.'

Seo Hyun-seung, head of the health center, said, "Cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and diabetes have no clear symptoms after onset, making self-awareness difficult, so it is important to regularly measure your own numbers." He added, "I hope that through the Red Circle Campaign, people will check their vascular numbers and practice early health management."

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Han-hyeok baekok@asiae.co.kr

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