Healthy Winter Living... Uljin-gun Promotes Prevention of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, is actively promoting awareness among residents to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, which have a particularly high incidence rate during the winter season.

Stroke Poster.

The reason why the incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke increases notably in winter is that blood circulation slows down and blood vessels constrict, making high-risk groups such as the elderly and chronic disease patients especially vulnerable.

Accordingly, Uljin-gun is actively informing residents about prevention through card news and informational notices posted on the county office website, Uljin's Sori Band, village chief meetings, senior centers, and community halls.

Myocardial infarction and stroke are characterized by sudden onset of symptoms during daily life. Symptoms such as sudden chest pain, jaw, neck, or back pain, shortness of breath, cold sweat, and dizziness suggest myocardial infarction, while sudden unilateral paralysis, visual disturbances, speech difficulties, dizziness, and severe headache indicate stroke. If these symptoms appear, immediate assistance should be requested by calling 119.

County Governor Son Byung-bok stated, “Familiarizing yourself with the early symptoms of myocardial infarction and stroke, refraining from prolonged outdoor activities or outings, and dressing warmly when going out are helpful for managing health during the winter season.”

For more details, residents can receive friendly guidance by calling the Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Counseling Office at the Visiting Health Team of Uljin-gun Public Health Center.

Preventing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases for a Healthy Winter.