We know that Japan has been well-known for its high and healthy life expectancy. The country has a good reputation for promoting the population’s health status as well. However, in the Japanese health system, many challenges remain, including health threats common among the Japanese people.
Common Health Threats in Japan
It is essential to know why people die to improve how people live. Most countries measure how many people die each year to help assess their health systems’ effectiveness and what to improve moving forward. This article will provide an overview of the common health threats in Japan that most Japanese people experience.
Cancer
Cancer is one of the common health threats among the Japanese people. Undoubtedly, deaths due to cancer are still increasing in Japanese society. However, improvements in their medical capabilities have raised survival rates, helped in cancer detection and treatment.
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia is also a health threat in Japan. For years, it has been a common cause of death in the country, especially for the elderly. Bacteria cause pneumonia in the lungs, which causes inflammation.
Diabetes
Stroke is a big challenge in Japan though the country has a low rate of heart diseases. Diabetes is common in Japan that leads to stroke at times due to high blood pressure. Stroke accounts for a massive proportion of deaths among the Japanese elderly and is expected to increase over the years.
Conclusion
So, it is not surprising why Japanese people pay attention to a healthier life expectancy. As the aging population grows, the need for a better lifestyle should be lived and practiced. And by doing so, Japanese people can achieve true longevity.
References
https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00211/
http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat23/sub151/item835.html