Suncheonhyang University Cheonan Hospital conducts asbestos health impact survey on residents of Daegu
May 26, 2025
The Asbestos Environmental Health Center (Center Director Kang Min-sung) at Cheonan Hospital affiliated with Soonchunhyang University will conduct an asbestos health impact survey on residents in Daegu for two days from the 27th to the 28th.
Residents of ▲ Dalseong-gun (Gurari) ▲ Dalseo-gu (Sindang-dong, Paho-dong) in Daegu Metropolitan City near the asbestos factory are subject to the survey.
In the first round of the survey, surveys, specialist examinations, and chest X-rays are conducted. Afterwards, if abnormal findings are found, secondary detailed examinations such as chest CT, lung function, and lung diffusion ability tests are performed.
If a person is suspected of asbestos disease in a detailed examination, he or she can receive various support such as medical expenses and living allowances in connection with the asbestos damage relief system.
Meanwhile, the Asbestos Environmental Health Center at Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital is the only state-designated asbestos specialized institution. It is in charge of preventive education, health impact investigation, and follow-up management for residents of asbestos-damaged areas across the country.
Residents of ▲ Dalseong-gun (Gurari) ▲ Dalseo-gu (Sindang-dong, Paho-dong) in Daegu Metropolitan City near the asbestos factory are subject to the survey.
In the first round of the survey, surveys, specialist examinations, and chest X-rays are conducted. Afterwards, if abnormal findings are found, secondary detailed examinations such as chest CT, lung function, and lung diffusion ability tests are performed.
If a person is suspected of asbestos disease in a detailed examination, he or she can receive various support such as medical expenses and living allowances in connection with the asbestos damage relief system.
Meanwhile, the Asbestos Environmental Health Center at Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital is the only state-designated asbestos specialized institution. It is in charge of preventive education, health impact investigation, and follow-up management for residents of asbestos-damaged areas across the country.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
