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61.5% of People Age 80 Have 20 or More Teeth | Reiwa 6 Dental Disease Survey
According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Reiwa 6 Dental Disease Survey, 61.5% of people age 80 had 20 or more of their own teeth, meeting the “8020” goal, up from 51.6% in the previous survey (Reiwa 4). The share of people who had a dental checkup in the past year was 63.8%.
61.5% of People Age 80 Have 20 or More Teeth | Reiwa 6 Dental Disease Survey
According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Reiwa 6 Dental Disease Survey, 61.5% of people age 80 had 20 or more of their own teeth, meeting the “8020” goal, up from 51.6% in the previous survey (Reiwa 4). The share of people who had a dental checkup in the past year was 63.8%.
Global salt intake is more than double the target | WHO’s salt reduction goal
WHO recommends consuming less than 5 grams of salt per day. However, the global average in 2021 was about 10.78 grams when converted to salt. That is more than double the target. We summarize global salt-reduction goals.
Global salt intake is more than double the target | WHO’s salt reduction goal
WHO recommends consuming less than 5 grams of salt per day. However, the global average in 2021 was about 10.78 grams when converted to salt. That is more than double the target. We summarize global salt-reduction goals.
The top concern for both men and women is lower back pain | How to read the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions
The Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions includes an indicator called the “rate of persons with subjective symptoms.” It means the share of people who have symptoms they are aware of. In the 2022 survey, it was 276.5 per 1,000 population, about 1 in 4 people. The top symptom for both men and women was lower back pain.
The top concern for both men and women is lower back pain | How to read the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions
The Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions includes an indicator called the “rate of persons with subjective symptoms.” It means the share of people who have symptoms they are aware of. In the 2022 survey, it was 276.5 per 1,000 population, about 1 in 4 people. The top symptom for both men and women was lower back pain.
By 2050, people aged 60 and over will reach 2.1 billion | Global aging as seen by WHO
WHO estimates that by 2050, the world’s population aged 60 and over will double to about 2.1 billion. More than 57 million people currently live with dementia. We organize the global figures just as they have been published.
By 2050, people aged 60 and over will reach 2.1 billion | Global aging as seen by WHO
WHO estimates that by 2050, the world’s population aged 60 and over will double to about 2.1 billion. More than 57 million people currently live with dementia. We organize the global figures just as they have been published.
Adults should aim for at least 6 hours | Sleep Guide 2023 for Health Promotion
The sleep guide compiled by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at the end of 2023 set at least 6 hours as a guideline for adults. It is also notable for placing importance not only on duration, but also on the feeling of being rested after sleep. We read it together with figures from international comparisons.
Adults should aim for at least 6 hours | Sleep Guide 2023 for Health Promotion
The sleep guide compiled by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at the end of 2023 set at least 6 hours as a guideline for adults. It is also notable for placing importance not only on duration, but also on the feeling of being rested after sleep. We read it together with figures from international comparisons.
The gap between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy | Goals of Health Japan 21 (third term)
In 2019, the gap between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy was 8.73 years for men and 12.06 years for women. This gap means the period during which daily life is limited. We read it together with the goals the country has set for the next 10 years.
The gap between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy | Goals of Health Japan 21 (third term)
In 2019, the gap between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy was 8.73 years for men and 12.06 years for women. This gap means the period during which daily life is limited. We read it together with the goals the country has set for the next 10 years.