Reduction in all-cause medical and caregiving costs through innovative health awareness projects in a rural area in Japan: a retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Ayako Shoji (Author), Kennichi Kudo (Author), Koichi Murashita (Author), Shigeyuki Nakaji (Author), Ataru Igarashi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This study evaluates cost reduction in participants of a health awareness program (the Center of Healthy Aging Program, CHAP) in a Japanese rural area, characterized by an annual check-up and personalized interview on health issues and related risks immediately after the check-up...