2013/11/19
-The Secrets of Japanese Longevity-
Information Session
November 21, 17:30 – 18:20 FXB G12
November 22, 12:30 – 13:20 FXB G12
Homepage : http://hsph.jp/JT2014/index.htm
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HSPHJT2014
Organizer : Student Club of Japan
E-mail : [email protected]
Important Dates and Information
Deadline for Application:
December 4th, 2013
(23:59 EST)
Documents to Submit:
Application Form
Short Essay
Please visit the following page for necessary documents:
http://hsph.jp/JT2014/index.htm
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What is Japan Trip ?
• Field trip to Japan introducing Japan from the Public Health/Medical stand point
• Organized by HSPH Student Club of Japan
• Non‐credit
• During spring break (March 15 ‐23, 2014)
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• An island country in east Asia
• Population: 128 million
• Area: about 378,000 km2 (= California state)
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Average Life Expectancy (years)
Japan
86.41 years old
France
Italy
Iceland
Germany
Female
UK
USA
80.8 years old
Japan
79.94 years old
Italy
UK
France
Germany
USA
75.7 years old
Male
Source: MHLW
Change in Life Expectancy in Japan
(years)
Estimate
x 1.4 in 60 years
Source: MHLW
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Population Pyramid of Japan
Age (years)
M
F
(x 10,000)
24.1% of the population is aged >65 years old. 11.9% of the population is > 75 years old.
Source: MHLW
Decrease of total population
Estimate
Increase of elderly population
≧ 65
=
15 ~ 64
(working generation)
Source: MHLW
1
1
2.6
1.3
x 2 in 50 years
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Comparison of Population Aging Rate
Estimate
Estimate
Source: MHLW
Cause of mortality in Japan, 1947‐2012
Source: MHLW
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National Health Expenditures
Source: MHLW
Total health expenditure as a share of GDP, 2009
JAPAN
Source: OECD
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Source: Shinzo Abe. Japan's strategy for global health diplomacy: why it matters. The Lancet, Volume 382, Issue 9896, Pages 915 ‐ 916, 14 September 2013
Major Theme for Japan Trip 2014
– Why do Japanese people live longer?
Is it the health system? Environment? Food??
– What are the problems that the vastly growing aging society is facing, and how is it dealt with?
– What are the regional differences within Japan?
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Itinerary
Tokyo
Capital City of Japan
Area: 2,188 km2
Population: 13.2 million
Okayama
Area: 7,112 km2
Population: 1.9 million
Itinerary (preliminary)
March
AM
Leave Boston
15（Sat）
16（Sun）
Rural Medicine in Okayama (focusing on geriatric care)
17（Mon） Introduction to healthcare system in Japan,
especially Okayama prefecture
Community hospital practice
18（Tue）
(remote medicine)
19（Wed）
Onomichi Home Care System
PM
Arrive in Okayama (transit at Tokyo)
Rural care medicine, community healthcare
Social Welfare Policy in rural Japan
Discussion with mayor
OPTIONAL stay with a
host
family
to
experience Japanese
“Secrets of Japanese longevity” by Prof Kawachi life style
SAKE Tasting
Sightseeing Tour of Kurashiki
Move to Tokyo
Public Health Leadership and the Healthcare System in Japan (Tokyo)
Meet the Prime Minister
▪ Visit to the Ministry of Health
20（Thu）
▪ Discussion about healthcare system
▪ Dinner with senator Keizo Takemi
Free Activity in TOKYO
Free Activity (Optional tours/ activities TBD)
21（Fri）
22（Sat）
Free Activity (Optional tours/activities TBD)
23（Sun）
Narita1100→Chicago
1500
Farewell Party
0845/1150→Boston
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