Key issues in Japan's public health centers to prepare for future pandemics: a text mining study using a topic model

• Main Authors: Kosuke Sakai (Author), Yu Igarashi (Author), Shuji Tounai (Author), Chika Shirai (Author), Yoko Tsurugi (Author), Fumihiko Kakuno (Author), Yukako Komasa (Author), Maya Fujimura (Author), Mika Uruha (Author), Koji Mori (Author), Seiichiro Tateishi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Japan, over 450 public health centers played a central role in the operation of the local public health system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to identify key issues for improving the system for public health centers for future pandemics. Methods We cond...