Jeongeup-si Conducts Free Tuberculosis Screening for Seniors Aged 65 and Over

On the 12th, the Jeongeup City Public Health Center in Jeollabuk-do announced that it will provide free tuberculosis screening for seniors aged 65 and older, who have a high incidence of tuberculosis and are vulnerable to infection.

Tuberculosis is transmitted when tuberculosis bacteria are released into the air through coughing, sneezing, or talking by patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis.

Seniors aged 65 and older are receiving free tuberculosis screenings.
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

The most common symptom of tuberculosis, cough, can also be observed in colds, asthma, and bronchitis. However, since colds usually improve within about a week, if a cough persists for more than two weeks without any specific cause, one should visit the public health center for tuberculosis screening.

An official from the health center stated, "Seniors aged 65 and older are vulnerable to tuberculosis due to decreased immunity, so even if there are no symptoms, they must undergo tuberculosis screening at least once a year," adding, "Tuberculosis is a disease that can be completely cured if detected early, so early detection and prevention are most important."

Jeongeup = Kim Jaegil, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr