Time for Change: The State of Emergency Medical Services in South Korea.
10.3349/ymj.2006.47.4.587
- Author:
Christopher C LEE
1
;
Mark IM
;
Gil Joon SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital School of Medicine, NY, USA. christolee@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Trauma;
emergency medical service system
- MeSH:
Wounds and Injuries/*therapy;
Korea;
Humans;
Emergency Medicine/*standards/trends;
Emergency Medical Services/*trends;
Cause of Death
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2006;47(4):587-588
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Trauma is the leading cause of death among people younger than 40 years of age in South Korea. This demographic represents the productive members of Korean society, yet little is being done to correct this growing problem. The preventable death rate in Korea is estimated to be approximately 60%, which is unacceptable given Korea's growing economy and available resources.
