Support at the Primary Examination A doctor explains to, and answer questions from the participant about their provisional results after the examination.
Support at the Confirmatory Examination A Thyroid Support Team attends to concerns and anxieties of the participants.
TUE Implementing Organizations
Primary examination 230 medical facilities In Fukushima 83 medical facilities Outside Fukushima 147 medical facilities
Confirmatory examination 46 medical facilities In Fukushima 6 medical facilities Outside Fukushima 40 medical facilities
Information dissemination
1. Dissemination of advantages and disadvantages
In order to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and disadvantages associated with the Thyroid Ultrasound Examination, the “Advantages and Disadvantages of the Examination” booklet is included with the examination notices, to allow participants to make an informed decision about their participation.
We take every opportunity to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the examination by utilizing animated explanatory videos, on-location sessions, or lectures at schools.
2. Issuing of Thyroid Newsletters
No. 20 (Issued in August, 2023)
No. 21 (Issued in February, 2024)
3. A publicity notebook distributed to high school graduates and other youth
