A5055072673- Health disparities and outcomes
- Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Global Health Care Issues
- GDF15 and Related Biomarkers
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Health, psychology, and well-being
The University of Tokyo
2015-2025
Municipal Hirakata City Hospital
2024
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
2020-2023
Tokoha Gakuen University
2023
Kyoto Medical Center
2014-2022
Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital
2017-2022
Gifu University
2014-2021
Waseda University
2021
University of Tokyo Health Sciences
2017-2020
Takayanagi Dental Clinic
2015-2019
Previous studies have reported that older people’s social participation has positive effects on their health. However, some showed the impacts of health differ by gender. We sought to examine whether mental for men and women in a Japanese population. also examined moderating influence position within organization as well urban/rural locality. used two waves Aichi Gerontological Evaluation Study’s longitudinal survey, which targeted residents with aged 65 years or over (n = 2,728) central...
We examined whether eating alone is associated with dietary behaviors and body weight status, assessed the modifying effects of cohabitation status in older Japanese people. Data from 2010 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, a self-reported questionnaire for 38,690 men 43,674 women aged ≥65 years, were used. Eating was classified as others, sometimes alone, or exclusively alone. calculated adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) unhealthy behaviors, obesity, underweight, adjusting age,...
Abstract Controversy exists regarding whether left atrial enlargement (LAE) is a predictor of stroke/systemic embolism (SE) in fibrillation (AF) patients. The Fushimi AF Registry, community-based prospective survey, enrolled all patients Fushmi-ku, Japan, from March 2011. Follow-up data and baseline echocardiographic were available for 2,713 by August 2015. We compared backgrounds incidence events over median follow-up 976.5 days between with LAE (left diameter > 45 mm; group) those...
Background and Purpose— There is controversy on the relationship of type atrial fibrillation (AF) to stroke. Although several studies show that patients with paroxysmal AF (PAF) have a stroke risk similar those persistent or permanent AF, recent suggest PAF associated lower rate Limited data are evident in Asian populations. Methods— The Registry Study Atrial Fibrillation Patients Fushimi-ku (Fushimi Registry) community-based survey Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. were categorized into 2 types AF:...
To compare measurements from an Icare HOME rebound self-tonometer compared with those a Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT).A total of 130 subjects suspected or confirmed glaucoma in our outpatient clinic were examined. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured using both unit, by ophthalmologist and each participant, again GAT, ophthalmologist. The self-measurement [Icare performed the patients (HOMEp)] taken specialist that unit GAT.In total, 128 participants (98%, 128/130) able to...
The measures for long-term care prevention that the Japanese government had introduced in 2006 were unsuccessful because of failures to identify high-risk individuals and enrol enough participants community programme.The shifted its primary strategy from a community-based population 2015, by reforming Long-term Care Insurance Act. This act is focusing on social determinants health. Act government's plans are inspired participation intervention called ikoino saron, gathering salons people...
This study aimed to examine the contextual effects of community-level social capital on onset depressive symptoms using a longitudinal design.We used questionnaire data from 2010 and 2013 waves Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study that included 14,465 men 14,600 women aged over 65 years 295 communities. We also three-wave panel (2006-2010-2013) test robustness findings (n = 7,424). Using sex-stratified multilevel logistic regression, we investigated lagged associations between three scales...
[Purpose] This study aimed to clarify how light-, moderate-, and vigorous-intensity physical activity in older adults changes with age, subdividing according intensity levels, by using an accelerometer. [Subjects] Older living independently the community were included (n = 106, age: 65-85 years). [Methods] A triaxial accelerometer was used measure amount of (1-2.9, 3-5.9, ≥6 metabolic equivalents, respectively) inactive time over 7 days. Light- moderate-intensity levels further subdivided...
Purpose A significant amount of empirical research has been conducted on the socio‐economic (sociological, psychological, economic) aspects information security, such as phenomenon individuals who are willing to take security measures, but often do not. There is a growing body relating individual behaviour and decision making purpose this paper analyze survey implement measures. Design/methodology/approach To promote effective refers psychology persuasion from field social psychology. was...
Although reducing socioeconomic inequalities in depression is necessary, their associated factors have rarely been studied. This study aimed to screen the potential contextual with income-based inequality older adults' depression.Using data from Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) of 2013, we conducted an ecological covering 77 communities Japan. Our measures were slope index (SII) and relative (RII) prevalence depressive symptoms across three income levels. We categorized...
Background The lymphatic system has been suggested to play an important role in cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular disease. However, the relationships of vascular endothelial growth factor‐C ( VEGF ‐C), a central player lymphangiogenesis, with mortality events patients suspected or known coronary artery disease are unknown. Methods Results We performed multicenter, prospective cohort study 2418 undergoing elective angiography. primary predictor was serum levels ‐C. outcome all‐cause...
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...
Although studies have suggested that community social capital contributes to narrow income-based inequality in depression, the impacts may depend on its components. Our multilevel cross-sectional analysis of data from 42,208 men and 45,448 women aged 65 years or older living 565 school districts Japan found higher community-level civic participation (i.e., average levels group community) was positively associated with prevalence depressive symptoms among low-income groups, independent...
Levels of social capital can change after a natural disaster; thus far, no study has examined how changes in affect the mental health disaster victims. In this study, we predisaster and its were associated with onset disorders. October 2013, mailed questionnaire to participants Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study living Mifune, town Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, measured capital. April 2016, earthquake struck region. Three years baseline survey, postdisaster symptoms disorders using...
Background VEGF-D (vascular endothelial growth factor D) and VEGF-C are secreted glycoproteins that can induce lymphangiogenesis angiogenesis. They exhibit structural homology but have differential receptor binding regulatory mechanisms. We recently demonstrated the serum level is inversely independently associated with all-cause mortality in patients suspected or known coronary artery disease. investigated whether had distinct relationships cardiovascular events those patients. Methods...
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...
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...
Background:Heart failure (HF) is a heterogeneous syndrome, but the effect of type and severity HF on incidence stroke or systemic embolism (SE) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients unclear.
Parents with less formal education are more likely to smoke indoors, causing socioeconomic disparity in children's exposure second-hand smoke. However, little is known about the roles of social factors gradients indoor smoking. We tested potential mediating role perceived smoking norms on associations between and among parents who smoke.In this cross-sectional study, 822 fathers 823 mothers, lived young children were members a Japanese online survey panel, participated. Structural equation...
We explored the distinct trajectories of functional decline among older adults in Japan, and evaluated whether frequency outings, an important indicator social activity, predicts identified trajectories.We analyzed data on 2,364 aged 65 years or from Japan Aichi Gerontological Evaluation Study. Participants were initially independent later developed disability during a 31-month follow-up period. used level long-term care needs certified public health insurance system as proxy ability linked...
Previous studies have reported that spousal non-smoking has a spillover effect on the partner’s cessation. However, discussion is lacking factors modifying association. We examined whether of was associated with couple’s educational attainment. used paired marital data from Japanese Study Stratification, Health, Income, and Neighborhood (J-SHINE), which targeted residents aged 25–50 years in four municipalities. selected spouse smoker at time marriage (target respondent), set his/her smoking...