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Health Policy Innovations Addressing Aging Population Issues in Japan

by John Harris 1,*
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AMJ  2020, 10; 2(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200614
Received: 24 April 2020 / Accepted: 15 May 2020 / Published Online: 14 June 2020
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Abstract

The rapidly aging population in Japan poses significant challenges to the country's health care system and social security framework. This paper explores the innovative health policy measures implemented by the Japanese government to address these issues. It highlights the integration of geriatric medicine, the expansion of long-term care services, and the promotion of active aging as key strategies. The study also examines the impact of these policies on the quality of life of elderly individuals and the sustainability of the health care system. Furthermore, it discusses the role of technology and community engagement in enhancing the effectiveness of these initiatives. The findings indicate that while these innovations have had positive outcomes, they also present ongoing challenges that require further research and policy adjustments.

Keywords: aging population, health policy, Japan, geriatric medicine, long-term care, active aging, technology, community engagement.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Harris. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Harris, J. Health Policy Innovations Addressing Aging Population Issues in Japan. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2020, 2, 10. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200614
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Harris J. Health Policy Innovations Addressing Aging Population Issues in Japan. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2020, 2(1):10. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200614
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Harris, John 2020. "Health Policy Innovations Addressing Aging Population Issues in Japan" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 2, no.1:10. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200614
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Harris, J. (2020). Health Policy Innovations Addressing Aging Population Issues in Japan. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2(1), 10. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200614

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