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Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science 5/2011

Open Access 01-09-2011 | Editorial

The concept and treatment of locomotive syndrome: its acceptance and spread in Japan

Author: Kozo Nakamura

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science | Issue 5/2011

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In 2009, the average lifespan of a Japanese male was 79.6 years and that of a female was 86.4 years. This was the highest in the world; about 60 years ago, the average in the Japanese population was approximately 50 years. It is thus apparent that Japan has rapidly been becoming an aged society. In 2010 there were 29,440,000 individuals age 65 or older; this number will increase steadily, and is expected to reach 38,630,000 by 2042. By 2055 the elderly are expected to account for 40.5% of the country’s total population. …
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Title
The concept and treatment of locomotive syndrome: its acceptance and spread in Japan
Author
Kozo Nakamura
Publication date
01-09-2011
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Journal of Orthopaedic Science / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 0949-2658
Electronic ISSN: 1436-2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00776-011-0108-5

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