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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.

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Japanese people’s salt intake is the lowest in 12 years | 2024 National Health and Nutrition Survey

In Japan’s 2024 National Health and Nutrition Survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, average salt intake was 9.6g. It was the lowest level in 12 years. However, it still has not reached the 7g target.

Japanese people’s salt intake is the lowest in 12 years | 2024 National Health and Nutrition Survey

In Japan’s 2024 National Health and Nutrition Survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, average salt intake was 9.6g. It was the lowest level in 12 years. However, it still has not reached the 7g target.