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[Entire prefecture] Proportion of the values from 0 to 2 mSv: 93.8% (Except for those engaged in radiation-related work)
Targeted at residents of the prefecture, who were 18 years old or younger when the earthquake disaster occurred
Conducted in order to understand the thyroid conditions
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In FY2014 and FY2015, all the subjects were examined to understand their thyroid condition after the primary examination.
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* The test result on thyroid abnormality rates in three prefectures
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Survey subjects | Those aged 3 to 18 years 4,365 persons |
Survey results | [A1] 1,853 persons (42.5%) [B] 44 persons (1.0%) |
Source:Japan Ministry of the Environment press release materials
By using the whole body counter, the radioactive cesium taken into the body from the atmosphere, food, drinks, etc. is measured to estimate the approximate dose received during one's entire lifetime.
[Unit: person / Cumulative number of persons examined in the prefecture: 336,405 (June 2011 to October 2018)]
Less than 1 mSv | 336,379 | ![]() |
1 mSv | 14 | |
2 mSv | 10 | |
3 mSv | 2 |
1)Figures were not high enough to affect the health of all those involved.
2)The examination results have shown figures below 1mSv since March 2012.
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Number of subjects: 215,315 |
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Number of subjects: 208,433 |
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Number of subjects: 14,569 |
Related links: Fukushima Medical University's website in English
To protect the healthy lives of residents now and in the future, a cutting-edge research and medical care center has been established.
Place: Fukushima City (Fukushima Medical University) |
functions1Radiology and Health Management Center for Residents of Fukushima → Carrying out of the Fukushima Health Management Survey 2Advanced Clinical Research Center (Open on Apr 18,2016) → Diagnostic imaging by cutting-edge medical device, such as PET/MRI 3Advanced Medical Care Department (Open in December 2016) → Earlier diagnosis and treatment of diseases by using the latest cutting edge medical technology 4Education & Human Resources Development Department → Development of workforce for the various centers, disaster responsive medical services and regional medical services 5Medical & Industrial Translational Research Center (Open in September 2016) → Support for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic medication, and joint research carried out through industry-academic-government cooperation 6Thyroid and Endocrinology Center → General enquires regarding the treatment of thyroid gland and 7Health Promotion Center → Scientific support for the health promotion project being carried out by the prefectural government and municipalities . |
Related links: Fukushima Global Medical Science Center Basic Concept
The Prefectural Government will establish a new department at the Fukushima Medical University in order to foster and stably secure human resources for health and medical services who are in short supply in the prefecture.
![]() | ・Department of Physical Therapy 40 students/year ・Department of Occupational Therapy 40 students/year ・Department of Radiological Sciences 40 students/year ・Department of Laboratory Sciences 25 students/year |
● Facility outline
Location: Sakae-machi, Fukushima City/ Scale (total floor space): Approx. 18,300m2
Floor count: 9 (including 1 basement floor)/ Antiseismicstyle: Earthquake-resistant structure