Recruitment of Business Support Candidates from February
Free Vitamin D Test for Menopausal Women
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 31st that it will launch the ‘Finding Vitality in Menopause with Happy Vitamin D’ project for menopausal women for the first time this year.
The city is promoting the project to prevent diseases in menopausal women who experience hormonal imbalance and rapid decline in physical strength, and to maintain their health.
Gwangyang City is promoting the project "Finding Menopausal Vitality with Happy Vitamin D" for menopausal women. ［Photo by Gwangyang City］
According to data from the National Health Insurance Service (analysis of data from 2013 to 2017), the number of patients with vitamin D deficiency in Korea increased 3.8 times over four years, and the number of female patients is 3.7 times higher than that of males.
The project targets women aged 40 to 60 (first 500 applicants), who will receive free vitamin D testing and, based on the results, receive treatment guidance and be linked to public health services.
The intensive recruitment period is from February 1 to March 30, and citizens who wish to be tested should bring their ID and visit the Jungma Integrated Health Center.
Those diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency will be consistently managed for 3 to 4 months through dietary improvements, exercise, and nutritional supplements, and can revisit the Jungma Integrated Health Center for retesting to check if their condition has improved.
Jo Mi-ok, Director of the Integrated Health Division, said, “Social interest in health promotion is increasing during the menopausal period, which involves many physical and mental changes, and the main symptoms of menopause and vitamin D deficiency are similar,” adding, “This project will help enhance the vitality of menopausal women.”
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient important for our body that helps prevent diseases related to bones and joints, including osteoporosis. It is reported to maintain immune function in the body, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, and have a positive effect on preventing depression.
Since vitamin D is synthesized in the body by sufficient exposure to sunlight, it is recommended to take a walk for about 20 minutes a day while avoiding strong ultraviolet rays. Additionally, deficiencies can be supplemented through dietary improvements, nutritional supplements, or injections depending on individual conditions.
Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr
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