Yonsei Med J.  2006 Aug;47(4):587-588. 10.3349/ymj.2006.47.4.587.

Time for Change: The State of Emergency Medical Services in South Korea

• Lee CC
• Im M
• Suh GJ

• KMID: 1779513
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2006.47.4.587

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.

Keyword

Trauma; emergency medical service system

MeSH Terms

Wounds and Injuries/*therapy
Korea
Humans
Emergency Medicine/*standards/trends
Emergency Medical Services/*trends
Cause of Death

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