Improvement of public awareness regarding cardiovascular diseases

Improving Public Awareness of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

Objective

To expand awareness and practice of the "9 Life Rules for the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases."

심뇌혈관질환 예방관리를 위한 9대 생활수칙 안내 이미지.

Content

(Red Circle Campaign) For one month in September centered around the Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Management Week (September 1 – September 7), the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and local governments jointly conduct the “Know Your Numbers, Red Circle Campaign.” What is the “Know Your Numbers, Red Circle Campaign?” This project intends to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases by helping people understand and manage their own blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels.
(Promotion of early recognition and response to severe/emergency conditions) Distribution of information on early symptom recognition and response measures for stroke and myocardial infarction.
- Early Symptoms of Stroke
  - Sudden weakness in the face, arm, or leg on one side
  - Sudden slurred speech or difficulty understanding others' speech
  - Sudden loss of vision in one eye, loss of half of the visual field in both eyes, or double vision
  - Sudden dizziness or difficulty maintaining balance
  - Sudden severe headache unlike any experienced before
- Early Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction
  - Sudden severe pain, pressure, or a crushing sensation in the chest
  - Sudden severe pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back
  - Sudden severe shortness of breath
  - Sudden pain or discomfort in the arm or shoulder
- How to Respond When Early Symptoms Occur
  - Call 119 for help without delay.
  - Go to a hospital capable of providing acute care.
  - It is dangerous for the patient to drive.
  - Do not wait for family to arrive.
  - Do not think the symptoms will just go away.
  - Do not wait for an outpatient visit, even if it is night or the weekend.