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Epidemiology in Japan and future problems

I Shigematsu1

  • 1Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima, Japan.

Journal of Epidemiology
|August 1, 1996
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Epidemiology in Japan evolved from infectious disease studies to encompass non-infectious and intractable diseases, integrating health services research. Future challenges include refining risk factors and improving health prediction through advanced data analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Medical History

Background:

  • The history of epidemiology in Japan is divided into three stages: birth (pre-1945), growth (1945-1964), and development (1965 onwards).
  • Early Japanese epidemiological studies, though notable, lacked formal institutional support until the establishment of the first research laboratory in 1938.

Observation:

  • Initially, Japanese epidemiology focused on infectious disease epidemics.
  • Post-1945, the scope expanded to include non-infectious diseases like adult-onset conditions and those linked to environmental pollution.
  • From 1965, epidemiological research broadened to intractable diseases and integrated information science for health services research.

Findings:

  • Japanese epidemiology has progressively broadened its research scope over decades.
  • The field has integrated advanced methodologies, including information science, into its practice.

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  • Key figures like Dr. Kanehiro Takaki and Dr. Masakiyo Ogata contributed significantly to early Japanese epidemiology.

    • Implications:

    • Future epidemiological research in Japan needs to refine risk factor identification and exposure dose measurements.
    • Emphasis on individual characterization is crucial for advancing health prediction.
    • Development of novel health indices is essential for future public health advancements.