A5046689897- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Global Health Care Issues
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health
2025
Institute of Science Tokyo
2025
Chiba University
2016-2024
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
2019-2024
Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare
2022
University of Tsukuba
2020
University College London
2017
Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital
2011
This study compared the relationship between social participation, including work, and incidence of functional decline in rural urban older people Japan, by focusing on number types organizations participated in. The longitudinal data Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) that followed 55,243 individuals aged 65 years or for six were used. Cox proportional hazards model was employed to calculate hazard ratio (HR) over stratification settings. In this model, we adjusted 13 variables...
One out of three people in Japan will be an older person before 2040. Half those currently do not utilize the internet, smartphone apps, or digital technology. On other hand, more than 70% seniors Republic Korea use and 55% Singapore had access to it 2019. The technology for health promotion has potential promote individual community empowerment, advocating healthy, active aging. Maintaining equity practice requires inclusion every senior. Therefore, we propose a cross-cultural study explain...
To identify generalism-related competencies that medical students in Japan should acquire order to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Abstract Background Healthy aging is crucial in Asia given its rapidly society. Social capital, which refers to the resources derived from social networks, norms, and trust that facilitate cooperation collective action within a community or society, has demonstrated health benefits for older adults. However, impact varies by country. Most research focuses on high-income countries, with little attention low- middle-income countries. Methods This prospective cohort study examined effects of...
Objectives This study aims to investigate whether there is a differential association between socioeconomic status (SES) and adherence hypertension medication among older adults in rural urban areas Myanmar assess what type of SES associated with difference. Design Cross-sectional using baseline data from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study prospective cohort study. A multistage random sampling method was applied each region. Setting An area Myanmar. Participants total 1200 over 60...
Abstract Background: Childhood socioeconomic disadvantage has been previously linked to increased mortality risk in adulthood. However, most previous studies have focused on middle-aged adults Western contexts. Here, we sought examine the association between childhood status (SES) and among healthy older Japanese adults. Methods: We conducted a 3-year follow-up of participants Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES), population-based cohort 65- 103-year-old SES was assessed by survey...
The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami resulted in widespread property destruction over 250,000 displaced residents. We sought to examine whether the type of housing arrangement available affected victims was associated with a differential incidence depressive symptoms. In this prospective cohort study, which comprised participants aged ≥65 years from Iwanuma as part Gerontological Evaluation Study, we had information about residents' mental health both before disaster 2010 2.5...
Low objective socioeconomic status (SES) has been correlated with poor physical and mental health among older adults. Some studies suggest that subjective SES is also important for ensuring sound However, few have conducted on the impact of both This study examines whether or associated depressive symptoms in adults Myanmar. cross-sectional study, between September December, 2018, used a multistage sampling method to recruit participants from two regions Myanmar, face-to-face interviews. The...
Studies on sex-specific socioeconomic gradients in objectively evaluated diabetes among older adults are scarce.We used cross-sectional data of 9,893 aged 65 years and Aichi Prefecture without long-term care insurance from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) 2010 (Response rate: 66.3%). We collected demographic, (income, education, longest occupation) behavioral information using a mail-in self-reported survey. Blood samples for medical history were at annual municipal health...
The aim of the study was to investigate rural–urban differences in depressive symptoms terms risk factors among older adults two regions Myanmar provide appropriate intervention for depression depending on local characteristics. This cross-sectional study, conducted between September and December, 2018, used a multistage sampling method recruit participants from regions, face-to-face interviews. Depressive were assessed using 15-item version Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). positively...
Objectives Lower socio‐economic status (SES) may be associated with dementia later in life, but there is inconsistent evidence supporting this claim. We aim to examine the association between three SESs (education, job, and income indicators) onset older adults. Methods Study design was a 6‐year prospective cohort study. Participants included total of 52 063 community‐dwelling adults aged 65 years or without long‐term care needs from Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. Outcome variable...
Aim The present study examined whether social support, informal socializing and participation are associated with glycemic control in older people. Methods Data for this population-based cross-sectional was obtained from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) 2010 linked to annual health check-up data Japan. We analyzed 9,554 individuals aged ≥65 years without certification of needed long-term care. Multivariate logistic regression models were used assess effect participations on...
Abstract Aims/Introduction To compare the dementia risk associated with pre‐existing diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity (body mass index [ BMI ] ≥25 kg/m 2 ) and underweight ( <18.5 among older adults. We also explored combinations of metabolic diseases . Materials Methods used data from Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. Participants completed a health checkup in 2010 were followed for 5.8 years on average. Dementia was measured by municipal long‐term care insurance...
Purpose Myanmar is rapidly ageing. It important to understand the current condition of older adults in country. To obtain such information, we conducted home-visit surveys collect data for evaluating social determinants health on Yangon (representative an urban) and Bago a rural) regions Myanmar. Participants Overall, 1200 individuals aged 60 years or who were not bedridden had severe dementia (defined as Abbreviated Mental Test score ≤6) recruited from 2018. A population-proportionate...
Abstract Background Internet use has both positive and negative effects on mental health. However, few studies have examined the association between internet health among older adults in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate depressive symptoms two regions of Myanmar. Methods Data based a visit 1,200 urban rural Myanmar were obtained through stratified random sampling using cross-sectional baseline survey longitudinal titled “Healthy Active Aging Myanmar.” Our analysis...
Background: Socioeconomic mobility affects health throughout the life course. However, it is not known whether there are gender differences in association between life-course subjective socioeconomic status (SSS) and mortality at older ages.
Few studies have examined whether objective or subjective economic status (ES) has a greater association with the happiness of older adults, despite concerns regarding growing cost morbidity and their functional dependence in developing countries aging populations. Thus, this study objective/subjective ES was associated adults two Myanmar regions. A multistage random sampling procedure face-to-face interviews were conducted urban rural areas Myanmar. The 1200 participants aged >60 years...
Depression is considered the primary risk factor for older people’s suicide. When considering suicide measures, it necessary to clarify relationship between depressive symptoms, social capital, and rates. Therefore, we aimed community-level rates among people in Japan. We analyzed data gathered from 63,026 men 72,268 women aged 65 years older, totaling 135,294 subjects 81 municipalities with a population of over 100,000 participants 2013 Sixth Long-Term Care Needs Survey another survey...
Objectives Dementia prevention is an important issue in the current super-aging society. Previous studies have shown a low risk of dementia older adults who hobbies, especially gardening, tourism, and those that are sports-based. However, it unclear whether effect differs according to specific type number hobbies. This study aims clarify relationship onset with hobbies practiced by person.Methods prospective cohort conducted between 2010 2016 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study surveyed...
Background: Increasing evidence suggests an impact of childhood disadvantage on late-life functional impairment in Western countries.However, the processes by which affects capacity are influenced several factors unique to particular societies.We examined decline among older Japanese, using a large-scale prospective cohort study.Methods: Data came from surveys conducted 2010 and 2013 as part Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES), nationwide study targeting community-dwelling people...