In order to broadly disseminate the significance of receiving the Comprehensive Health Check, a leaflet compiling findings from the CHC and health tips on different topics has been prepared and enclosed in an invitation for on group and individual health checks to eligible persons.
To raise health awareness among residents, the theme of the 2023 leaflet was “Liver Dysfunction”. The leaflet explained the function of the liver and the characteristics of people who developed liver dysfunction after the earthquake and encouraged continued health checks and confirmation of test results.
2. Holding health seminars
We hold health seminars on such occasions as health classes or other events organized by covered municipalities.
In 2023, we held 67 health seminars in 7 communities, those include doctors give health lectures to the residents of the participating communities, specialists provide individual consultations, blood glucose level monitoring, and educational displays.
3. Publicity through various channels
In order to promote the Comprehensive Health Check and encourage as many people as possible to receive health checks and prevent diseases and receive treatment, we request the posting of the information on the CHC in publicity papers issued by the prefecture and municipalities. We also request medical and other facilities to display posters and place leaflets to encourage receiving health checks.
4. Information dissemination through our web site
We post health promotion columns about the findings of the Fukushima Health Management Survey and lifestyle diseases and encourage participation in health check.
5. Tie-up with the Fukushima Kenmin App
Information on the Fukushima Kenmin App was enclosed with the notification of the health check results for those 16 years and older. Health check results recipients are eligible for 200 bonus points in the Kenmin App.
6. Securing health check venues for participants’ convenience
Group health checks have been offered mainly in areas where the number of eligible person is large. In accordance with the lifting of evacuation orders and in consideration of areas with fewer eligible persons, new venues have been added and locations have been changed to enhance convenience for participants.
In FY2023, group health checks were conducted on 46 occasions at 29 venues in the prefecture.
