Gwangjin-gu Expands Free Health Checkup for Single-Person Households from Youth to Middle-Aged Groups

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Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is expanding the free health checkup program from young adults to middle-aged individuals to support the healthy lives of single-person households.

Single-person households are vulnerable to weakened immunity due to neglected health management such as irregular eating habits.

Accordingly, since September last year, the district has been conducting a pilot free health checkup program for young single-person households in the area.

This year, the free health checkup program will be expanded from young adults (ages 19-39) to middle-aged individuals (up to 64 years old).

The eligible recipients are single-person households aged 19 to 64 who are registered residents of Gwangjin-gu. Single-person households residing in other districts but attending school or working within the area are also eligible for the checkup. However, those eligible for the national health checkup program are excluded. Seniors aged 65 and older can use the existing senior health checkup services.

Applicants wishing to receive the checkup should fast for at least 10 hours and visit the Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM, bringing their ID and resident registration certificate (for single-person households from other districts, a certificate of enrollment or employment must also be included).

The checkup items include ▲ chest X-ray ▲ physical measurements (4 types including obesity and blood pressure) ▲ urine tests (3 types including glucose and protein) ▲ blood tests (17 types including liver function, kidney function, and thyroid), among others. After the checkup, those with abnormal findings can receive customized consultations with specialists, guidance to relevant medical departments, and follow-up care such as linkage to the Metabolic Syndrome Center.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “We hope that young and middle-aged single-person household residents actively utilize the free health checkup service,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to contribute to improving residents’ health and to create a healthy and vibrant Gwangjin-gu.”

For more details, please contact the Health and Medical Division of the Gwangjin-gu Public Health Center.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.