Namwon City Recruiting Participants for "Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Blood Test"

First-Come, First-Served for 2,000 Applicants
Targeting Citizens Aged 60 to 70

The Namwon City Dementia Safety Center in North Jeolla Province is recruiting 2,000 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2026 "Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Blood Test" until February 27 next year.

Namwon City Dementia Safety Center is recruiting 2,000 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2026 "Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Blood Test" until February 27 next year. Provided by Namwon City

According to the center on the 25th, eligible applicants are Namwon citizens who will turn 60 next year (born in 1966) up to those aged 70 (born in 1956). Applications can be made by phone or in person at the Namwon City Dementia Safety Center or at the nearest public health branch or clinic.

The "Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Blood Test" is a screening that measures the concentration of beta-amyloid in the blood with a single blood draw, enabling early detection of individuals at risk of developing dementia 10 to 15 years later. The test is free of charge, with all costs covered by Namwon City.

Since 2021, Namwon City has been the first in the country to implement the "Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Blood Test," having screened 9,080 people to date and identified 1,050 individuals at high risk for dementia.

Citizens identified through this screening are provided with comprehensive follow-up care, including guidance on managing underlying conditions, encouragement to participate in physical activity programs, cognitive training through the city-developed mobile education app "Gieokhari," and consultations with neurology specialists.

Han Yongjae, Director of the Public Health Center, stated, "Early detection is extremely important for dementia, and identifying risk factors in advance greatly helps with future management and prevention. We hope that all eligible citizens will actively participate."

For more information, please contact the Namwon City Dementia Safety Center or the nearest public health branch or clinic.

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