Suicide is a burning public health issue in Japandoi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7478.1298Ediriweera B.R., DesapriyaBmj
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Lastly, language barriers are a significant problem for non-native Japanese speakers. While many hospitals around the world have English-speaking staff, this is not always the case in Japan. Many foreigners are surprised to learn this can be an issue even in large metropolitan areas. Hiring an...
This chapter focuses primarily on women's sexuality after having breast cancer, and discusses how this long-neglected issue is influenced by both the sociocultural context and the health care system in Japan. The chapter first presents an overview of the health status of Japanese people and the ...
Previous article in issue Next article in issue Keywords Climate change Health impacts Adaptation measures Heat Japan Introduction Climate change poses a significant threat to public health. Japan, a country with a sizable aging population and a history of numerous natural disasters, recognizes the ...
Health Insurance(NHI) system. In order to receive medical care with ease, this compulsory system requires all citizens to be enrolled in public medical insurance. Long ago, a third of Japan’s population did not even have health insurance and this eventually evolved into a social issue. ...
In a study of stroke survivors in Japan, HRQOL was found to be higher among men than among women because women had a higher prevalence of ADL limitations and depression (Kuroda et al. 2006). Similarly, an examination of MI survivors in Spain showed that men had higher HRQOL levels than wo...
In examining this issue in this paper, the first section deals with the history of the health insurance system and issues Japan has faced throughout the system's development. Subsequent sections describe the present health insurance system, explore Japanese health insurance from a comparative ...
the study objectives were to investigate the following issues using a nationwide survey in Japan. (1) When obtaining information, to what extent do people apply criteria for evaluating information to confirm its reliability; when making decisions, to what extent do they seek out available options ...
Japan and the IAEA say it's safe, but nearby countries fear the wasted water may contaminate food,The Guardianreported. The real issue of concern for the global community is a hydrogen isotope called radioactive tritium, which cannot be removed from the water. There is currently no technology...