경남소방본부 “5월에만 온열질환 구급 출동 11건…농촌 고령층 주의”

The Gyeongnam Provincial Fire Department reported 11 emergency calls for heat-related illnesses in May alone. This indicates a rising concern for heatstroke and other heat-related conditions even before the peak summer months. The majority of these incidents involved elderly individuals, particularly in rural farming communities. Authorities are urging caution and preventative measures for this vulnerable demographic as temperatures begin to climb.

The early onset and frequency of heat-related illnesses highlight the need for increased public awareness and proactive health management, especially for at-risk populations, as summer approaches.