Long‐term care issues in a municipality affected by the great East Japan earthquake: A case of Katsurao Village, Fukushima prefecture

Zhao, Tianchen; Moriyama, Nobuaki; Abe, Toshiki; Morita, Tomohiro; Nishikawa, Yoshitaka; Tsubokura, Masaharu

doi:10.1002/ccr3.6268

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“…A significant association exist between obesity and frailty ( 23 ). Radioactive-affected areas are experiencing population displacement and an aging population ( 24 ), making long-term care an urgent issue ( 25 ). Interventions to prevent obesity in individuals from the affected areas could address the social challenges of long-term care in this region.…”

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Long-term evacuation and obesity: a 12-year follow-up comparative study of residents inside and outside Katsurao Village after the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Ito,

Takita,

Moriyama

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveEvacuation, owing to a disaster, impacts various aspects of an individual's life, including health status. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity among residents of Katsurao Village, Fukushima Prefecture, after the evacuation order due to the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 was lifted in 2016 and to compare the prevalence of obesity by place of residence (inside or outside the village).MethodsThe number of examinees, sex, age, place of residence, body mass index (BMI), exercise habits, smoking habits, drinking habits, and dietary status were extracted from the results of health checkups since 2016. We compared the BMI of the indigenes of Katsurao Village by place of residence (inside or outside the village) over time.ResultsAlthough 7 years have passed since 2016, ~70% of the registered residents of Katsurao Village still live outside the village. The obesity rates have consistently been higher among people living outside the village compared to those inside, and the place of residence was the only factor significantly associated with obesity.ConclusionThe findings of this study suggest early intervention is necessary to prevent health risks associated with disaster evacuation if the evacuation period is prolonged.

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Long-term evacuation and obesity: a 12-year follow-up comparative study of residents inside and outside Katsurao Village after the Fukushima nuclear disaster

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“…As many residents continue to stay at the evacuation site [20,21], an understanding of the situation of these evacuated residents is crucial to Japan's return policy [22,23]. Since the lifting of the evacuation order in 2016, the village has implemented various measures to assist residents in rebuilding their lives [24]. Nevertheless, many individuals maintain a multisite lifestyle, which includes their original house in the village, and a new house at an evacuation site.…”

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Multisite Lifestyle for Older People after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Ito,

Amir,

Saito

et al. 2023

Geriatrics

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After the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in 2011, the Japanese government implemented a return policy, lifting most evacuation orders in former evacuation areas. Consequently, the return of residents is currently underway. However, it has become common for a large number of residents to carry out multisite living, a lifestyle involving returning to their hometown while maintaining their house at the evacuation site, or living at more than two sites. This report focuses on one aspect of the secondary effects of the nuclear incident, which forced affected residents to adopt a multisite lifestyle. Disasters always have a strong impact, via displacement, on those who are socially vulnerable, such as older people in an ageing society. They need intense support to resume their daily life as it was before the incident. For this report, we interviewed an elderly lady in her 90s, who is executing “multisite living” at evacuation sites, in order to obtain reassurance from neighbours and the local community. Our findings may provide valuable suggestions on how older people can restart their lives with the local community in an ageing society after disasters, which could apply to any kind of disaster preparedness.

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Non-returning factors from an interview survey of 16 residents of Katsurao village 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident

Ito,

Amir,

Moriyama

et al. 2024

Radiation Protection Dosimetry

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People generally wish to return home after being evacuated due to disaster situations. Evacuation orders have now been lifted in the Fukushima region following the nuclear accident in 2011, and the Japanese government is promoting a return policy. However, many residents who wish to return home remain unable to and continue living in evacuation sites or other areas. Sixteen residents of Katsurao village were interviewed after evacuation orders were lifted in 2016 who have not yet returned. Concerns were cited regarding radiation, prolonged evacuation, health problems, buying a house in the evacuation area and schooling. The problems identified were primarily due to the rapid ageing and decline of the regional population, reflecting similar issues throughout Japan. In particular, health problems and intention to return were thought to be closely related. Over 10 y have passed since the evacuation, and many residents have experienced familial separation and divided living situations.

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Long‐term care issues in a municipality affected by the great East Japan earthquake: A case of Katsurao Village, Fukushima prefecture

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References 13 publications

Long-term evacuation and obesity: a 12-year follow-up comparative study of residents inside and outside Katsurao Village after the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Long-term evacuation and obesity: a 12-year follow-up comparative study of residents inside and outside Katsurao Village after the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Multisite Lifestyle for Older People after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Non-returning factors from an interview survey of 16 residents of Katsurao village 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident

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