A Study on the Regional SAFETY Status in Gangwon-Do Injury Prevention

Purpose: Recently Safety Promotion Policies and Programs at the local government level have been spreading around the world. However, In order for these policies to work, objective analysis of factors that threaten the safety of local residents, such as the scale of injuries caused by internal and external factors, should be preceded, and the resident participatory safety promotion program based on them should be expanded. Method: This study looked at the safety status of Gangwon-do through various safety indicators, including the regional safety index and death from injuries, and based on this, contemplated policy measures to secure safety and reduce the risk of injuries in Gangwon-do in the future. Results: Analysis of the regional safety index showed that Gangwon-do was vulnerable in the areas of safety in daily life, suicide, and infectious diseases. In addition, an analysis of the current status of deaths from injuries showed that intentional self-harm, transport accidents, and falls were the man risk factors. Conclusion: To enhance safety and reduce deaths from injuries in Gangwon-do. first, the damage monitoring system at the province level should be operated to produce injury indicators, and second, an integrated safety network and disaster response center involving all related agencies should be established. Third, participation of residents, and fourth, supports programs for the vulnerable in the community should be expanded.