Trends in disability (2001–2019), chronic medical conditions (1996–2020), and mortality (1995–2020) in Japanese older adults: analyses based on national datasets
Overall health status continues to improve in older Japanese adults, including the baby boomer generation and the oldest-old cohort. However, for several diseases, no improvement was observed; thus, further public health interventions are necessary.
Authors
- Hungu Jung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7500-7029)
- Shinya Ishii (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5762-4066)
- Masahiro Akishita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5498-7224)
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-03-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05799-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71