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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.

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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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1 in 3 adults worldwide is insufficiently active | WHO estimates and the 2030 target

In 2022, 31.3% of adults worldwide, about 1.8 billion people, did not meet WHO’s recommended level of physical activity. We organize the trends since 2010 and the international target for 2030 using the published figures as they are.

1 in 3 adults worldwide is insufficiently active | WHO estimates and the 2030 target

In 2022, 31.3% of adults worldwide, about 1.8 billion people, did not meet WHO’s recommended level of physical activity. We organize the trends since 2010 and the international target for 2030 using the published figures as they are.

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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.