Gogyeongae, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, Enacts 'Menopause Syndrome Management and Support Ordinance'

At the 321st extraordinary session of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, the "Seo-gu Menopause Syndrome Management and Support Ordinance," proposed by Democratic Party member Go Gyeong-ae (Hwajeong 3·4-dong, Pungam-dong), was passed at the plenary session on the 14th.

This ordinance was proposed to regulate the necessary matters for the management and support of menopause syndrome, which affects not only women but also men and requires physical and mental care, aiming to support a healthy menopause period and thereby promote the health and quality of life of Seo-gu residents.

The ordinance mainly includes ▲ the responsibility of the district mayor for managing and supporting menopause syndrome ▲ regulations on support recipients ▲ provision of health management services and psychological and educational program support.

Councilor Go Gyeong-ae stated, “The average life expectancy in our country is 86.3 years for men and 90.7 years for women, and overcoming menopause well, which prepares us for elderly health, is the beginning of a healthy old age.” She added, “Based on this ordinance, I will ensure that support projects are smoothly implemented and strive to help Seo-gu residents overcome menopause syndrome and improve their quality of life.”

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