Positive Impact of Health Check-Ups and Guidance in the General Population: A Database-Based Cohort Study in Japan
Study findings suggest that the health guidance in the Japan's specific health check-up programs in a general population is associated with improved health outcomes. Regular engagement also appears to be linked to sustained health benefits, highlighting the importance of strategies to enhance the long-term participation.
Authors
- Yukio Shimasaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8425-5830)
- Masanori Nojima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8788-2522)
Institutions
- The University of Tokyo (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AJPM Focus
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focus.2025.100380
- Primary Topic
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science