EAN: 9789811518331

SPRINGER SERIES ON EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEAL...

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. This open access book is the first
compilation that reviews a wide range of social determinants of health (SDHs) for
non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and healthy ageing in Japan. With the highest life expectancy
and the largest elderly population in the world  Japan has witnessed health inequality by
region and social class becoming more prevalent since the 2000s. The first half of this volume
describes in detail major NCDs  such as cancers  heart and kidney diseases  diabetes  stroke 
and metabolic syndrome. The second half  on the other hand  explores various SDHs relating to
healthy ageing. All chapters review and focus on SDHs  particularly health inequality
associated with socio-economic status and social capital  which are widely addressed in the
field of social epidemiology. The book makes the argument that Health for All advocated by the
WHO should be implemented based on social justice and benefits for the greater society. Public
health researchers and policymakers  both in Japan and other nations  will gain scientific
evidence from this book to prepare for the coming era as ageing becomes a global issue.

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