In the latter half of the 20th century, Japan developed into a thriving economy, and the Japanese remain one of the healthiest populations in the world to this day. However, in the past 25 years, low-growth, mounting debt, and rapid ageing have complicated this image, and global interest in the longevity and social cohesion of the Japanese populace is now greater than ever. Health in Japan brings together the perspectives and research of Japan's leading social epidemiologists in English for the first time, creating an enriching reading experience for both Japanese and international readers. With chapters on key topics such as Chronic Disease, Disasters and Health, and Mental Health and Wellbeing, this textbook offers a comprehensive examination of all major health issues facing the country. Focusing on the primary, upstream causes of health and disease, as well as novel evidence on the wider determinants of well-being and illness, this is a must-read for any public health professional or researcher with an interest in Japanese society, culture, and healthcare.

About the Author
Eric Brunner is Professor of Social and Biological Epidemiology and Health Care at University College London. Dr. Noriko Cable is a Senior Research Fellow with the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care at University College London. Hiroyasu Iso is Professor of Public Health in the Department of Social Medicine at the Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.


Book Information
ISBN 9780198848134
Author Eric Brunner
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 558g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 163mm * 20mm