Seung-il Jeon, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Takes Initiative to Prevent Elderly Fall Accidents

Jeon Seung-il, a member of the Seo-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, announced on the 17th during the 315th temporary session standing committee that the 'Ordinance on Support for the Prevention of Fall Accidents in Elderly Living Spaces' has been passed.

The ordinance includes provisions to support fall accident prevention for residents aged 65 and older and elderly welfare facilities such as senior centers within the district, including ▲safety handrails ▲anti-slip products ▲adult walkers.

Councilman Jeon explained, "According to statistics, the number of fall patients is increasing, and 61.5% of accidents occur in residential facilities," adding, "since elderly people spend more time indoors than outdoors, it is necessary to create a safe environment."

He also stated, "Elderly people experience an average of 2.1 falls per year, and the incidence of fall-related accidents is much higher compared to younger generations," emphasizing, "With the rapid increase in the elderly population, it is urgent to support fall and safety accident prevention products to create a safe and convenient living environment."

Furthermore, he said, "By creating a safe indoor environment, we will reduce fall accidents among the elderly, promote a convenient living environment, and foster healthy aging, thereby making greater efforts to enhance elderly welfare."

Shin Dong-ho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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