2019.02.08
In this column series, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Research Director at CIGS introduces the latest information about aging, safety net and fiscal crisis in Japan with data of international comparison.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare conducts surveys of people with disabilities in three categories: physically disabled, intellectually disabled, and psychiatrically disabled (Table 1). According to the latest data, there are 4,360,000, 1,082,000, and 3,924,000 people, respectively, in these categories. Since people with multiple disabilities are counted in duplicate, it is meaningless to sum the three categories.
The majority of people with disabilities live at home. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the number of elderly people with disabilities has increased significantly. Therefore, while building the regional comprehensive healthcare system, the government must pay attention to enhancing home care for elderly people with disabilities.
Note: The total does not necessarily match because it has been rounded to two decimal places.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
March 26, 2020
Research Director
Kunihiko MIYAKE
March 26, 2020
Research Director
Kazuhito YAMASHITA
March 26, 2020
Policy Proposal
March 19, 2020
Research Fellow
Kohtaro ITO
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Research Director
Kunihiko MIYAKE
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