Publications by authors named "Akihiro Ijichi"
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- Researchers in Kobe, Japan, studied the types of bacteria causing a serious illness called invasive pneumococcal disease over a two-year period.
- They found that the most common type of the bacteria was called serotype 12F, making up a big part of the samples they analyzed.
- The study showed that this bacteria is spreading in a similar way among people in Kobe, which means it could become a bigger health issue, so they suggest keeping a close watch on it in the future.
The influence of lifestyle on the incidence of dental caries among 3-year-old Japanese children.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2014
The present cohort study examined how lifestyle, household environment, and caries activity test score of Japanese children at age 1.5 years affected their dental caries incidence at age 3. Inclusion criteria were 1.
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- The study aimed to explore how daily lifestyle choices affect the risk of metabolic syndrome among young adults in Kobe, Japan, highlighting the importance of early intervention and health guidance to prevent lifestyle-related diseases.
- Analyzing data from 4,912 individuals aged 30 to 39, the research found that fast eating, skipping breakfast, and late-night eating were significantly associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
- Additionally, over half of the individuals at risk expressed a willingness to receive health guidance, indicating a potential opportunity for lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes.