Health and Disability News Japan
Disability News Japan
Latest facts and statistics, news, and information of interest for persons with disabilities in Japan.
Japan's Basic Plan related to people with disabilities keeps the concepts of rehabilitation and normalization from the New Long-Term Program while declaring the goal of creating a society in which people with disabilities have the same rights and treatment as nondisabled persons, as well as the same opportunities and self-determination to both participate and share in the nation’s responsibilities. The philosophy underlying Japan’s objectives is an inclusive society where everyone respects the individual differences people have while supporting one-another.
Medical care for the Japanese dates from the introduction of traditional Chinese medicine around the 6th century. Today the medical facilities, hospitals, and health care in Japan are among the world's highest level in many respects.
Disability Statistics Japan - Statistics related to people with disabilities in the nation of Japan. Tthe population of people with disabilities continues to grow in proportion with non-disabled population of Japan. For example; the year 1999 in Japan found: Japan’s total population of - 126,000,000 people - Disabled population - 7,510,000 (5.9%), Physically disabled - 2,933,000, Visually Disabled - 305,000, Limb Disability - 1,657,000 people, Internal-organ conditions - 621,000, Multiple disabilities - 179,000
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Articles
| Pub. Date | Topic | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-12 | Japan Earthquake Updates and Information | Disabled World |
| 2010-03-14 | Disability in Japan | Thomas C. Weiss |
| 2009-04-30 | Death Penalty in Japan - EU Japan Summit | FIDH |
| 2008-09-21 | Shortage of Doctors in Japan | Disabled World |
