Reduction in the incidence of cognitive impairment and related costs through an innovative health awareness programme in rural Japan
We demonstrated a reduction in the incidence rate of suspected mild cognitive impairment among residents who participated in the CHAP and a decrease in the medical and caregiving costs associated with suspected severe cognitive impairment.
Authors
- Kenichi Kudo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1088-9213)
- Ayako Shoji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1077-6393)
- Shigeyuki Nakaji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4190-5151)
- Koichi Murashita
- Ataru Igarashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6307-6916)
Institutions
- Hirosaki University (JP)
- Tokyo Health Care University (JP)
- The University of Tokyo (JP)
- Yokohama City University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311826
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Science and Technology Agency
- Center of Innovation Program