Disease burden and epidemiologic characteristics of injury in Korea

Background: Injury is a major public health concern because it cause of death and may lifelong disabilities. New environmental risk factors, such as extreme climates, are now emerging, the vulnerable elderly population rapidly growing. Therefore, understanding epidemiological characteristics trends injury necessary to establish preventive policies actions.Current Concepts: accounts for 13.3% disease burden in Korea, which higher than global proportion (9.8%). In addition, 2019, life years lost due Korea was 973,030, also other 37 countries Organisation Economic Co-operation Development (OECD). Mortality has shown downward trend, while mortality falls an upward trend since 2010. OECD average, intentional self-harm highest. Intentional 50.8% deaths injury. hospitalization injury, account largest (38.5%) frequently occur older adults.Discussion Conclusion: Although rate decreasing, magnitude still average. We hope these findings used basic data find targeted approach prevention.