Health Japan 21 (the second term)

What is Health Japan 21 (the second term)?

Health Japan 21 (the second term) is a ten-year plan begun in 2013; the policies, ideas, and specific goals that form the basis of the plan are included in the "Basic Direction for Comprehensive Implementation of National Health Promotion" (hereafter referred to as the "Basic Directions"), established by the Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare in accordance with Article 7 of the Health Promotion Act. On July 10, 2012, the entire fundamental policy was revised and an announcement was made by the minister.

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Target

A list of all targets for Health Japan 21 (the second term) has been published.

• Table 1：Targets for achieving extension of healthy life expectancy and reduction of health disparities
• Table 2：Targets for the prevention of onset and progression of life-style related diseases
  1. Cancer
  2. Cardiovascular Disease
  3. Diabetes
  4. COPD
• Table 3：Targets for maintenance and improvement of functions necessary for engaging in social life
  1. Mental health
  2. Children's health
  3. Health of elderly people
• Table 4：Targets for putting in place a social environment to support and protect health
• Table 5：Targets for improvement of everyday habits and social environment relating to nutrition and dietary habits, physical activity and exercise, rest, alcohol, smoking, and dental and oral health
  1. Nutrition and dietary habits
  2. Physical activity and exercise
  3. Rest
  4. Alcohol drinking
  5. Tobacco smoking
  6. Dental and Oral health

Annual changes in current data

Annual changes in the current data for all of the target goals in Health Japan 21 (the second term) have been documented.

• Table 1：Targets for achieving extension of healthy life expectancy and reduction of health disparities
• Table 2：Targets for the prevention of onset and progression of life-style related diseases
  1. Cancer
  2. Cardiovascular disease
  3. Diabetes
  4. COPD
• Table 3：Targets for maintenance and improvement of functions necessary for engaging in social life
  1. Mental health
  2. Children's health
  3. Health of elderly people
• Table 4：Targets for putting in place a social environment to support and protect health
• Table 5：Targets for improvement of everyday habits and social environment relating to nutrition and dietary habits, physical activity and exercise, rest, alcohol, smoking, and dental and oral health
  1. Nutrition and dietary habits
  2. Physical activity and exercise
  3. Rest
  4. Alcohol drinking
  5. Tobacco smoking
  6. Dental and Oral health