Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital Asbestos Environmental Health Center Project Extended Until 2027

Health and Nutrition Surveys Conducted in Areas at Risk of Damage

The Asbestos Environmental Health Center at Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital recently announced on the 16th that it has been re-designated by the Ministry of Environment and will continue its operations until May 2027.

Initially designated in 2009, the Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital Asbestos Environmental Health Center has conducted health impact surveys over the past 15 years targeting residents in asbestos-affected areas nationwide, including asbestos mines, asbestos factories, ship repair yards, redevelopment and reconstruction sites, and slate-dense regions.

Through these surveys, the center identified over 6,200 suspected asbestos victims, more than 2,200 confirmed asbestos victims, and around 700 potential asbestos victims.

After identification, the center has supported victims in receiving government relief, and has provided continuous follow-up examinations, doctor visit services, healing camps, cancer patient recovery programs, nature ecological experiences, and environmental health concerts as part of its aftercare.

With the re-designation of this project, the center will be responsible for health impact surveys, detailed examinations, and aftercare in asbestos-affected areas, and will engage in various research necessary for the prevention and management of asbestos-related diseases.

Hospital Director Park Hyung-guk stated, “Based on the excellent investigation, research, and educational capabilities accumulated through long-term project execution, we will continue to make greater contributions to asbestos damage prevention and relief.”

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