Gochang County to Implement 'Special Health Checkups' for Female Farmers Next Year

800 Million Won Invested to Prevent Agricultural Work-related Diseases

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province is launching a new project, the '2025 Special Health Checkup for Female Farmers,' to promote the health of local female farmers.

According to the county on the 26th, this project is designed to support health checkups for diseases to which female farmers are vulnerable, aiming to prevent occupational illnesses and improve health welfare among female farmers.

Gochang County Office building exterior.

The county plans to allocate 80 million KRW next year to subsidize 90% of the special checkup cost of 220,000 KRW for 360 female farmers.

The checkup covers 10 items in 5 areas: musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, risk of fracture/injury, lung capacity, and pesticide poisoning, along with 4 preventive education topics (musculoskeletal disorders, pesticide poisoning, fractures due to falls, and cardiovascular diseases).

Eligible participants are female farmers residing in the county who were born between January 1, 1955, and December 31, 1974 (aged 51 to 70 as of January 1, 2025), and whose birth year is an odd number.

Female farmers wishing to receive the special health checkup should bring their ID and agricultural management certificate to their local town or township office and apply by January 8 next year.

County Governor Shim Deokseop said, "I hope that checkups and preventive education on musculoskeletal disorders and pesticide poisoning, which may result from long-term repetitive farm work, will help improve the health and quality of life for female farmers. We will do our best to prepare in cooperation with the checkup institutions to ensure prompt and accurate examinations."

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