1Over 8 out of 10 people using 119 ambulances are not emergency patients.
2Many call ambulances to save taxi fare or for simple outpatient visits.
3Concerns grow that critical patients may miss help due to such misuse.
📖 Easy Explanation
🔍 Background
Reports show too many people use 119 ambulances for minor symptoms instead of real emergencies.
📌 Key Points
Only 14% of users were actual emergency cases. Others called to save taxi fare or for convenience. Some even called while drunk, complaining of minor headaches.
💡 Why It Matters
If an ambulance is delayed by a non-emergency call, it could be fatal for someone in real danger. We must use 119 responsibly to protect ourselves and our neighbors.
📚 Glossary
비응급 환자 (Bi-eunggeup Hwanja)A patient whose life is not in danger and does not require immediate treatment.
골든타임 (Golden Time)The critical window of time to save a life after an accident or illness occurs.