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The longevity of the Okinawans -Comprehensive follow -up study on aging and longevity at 10-year interval-

Research Project

Project/Area Number 08457134
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Public health/Health science
Research InstitutionUniversity of the Ryukyus

Principal Investigator

TAIRA Kazuhiko  Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus Professor, 教育学部, 教授 (40039540)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) TODA Takayoshi  Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus Associate Professor, 医学部, 助教授 (30108295)
UZA Miyoko  Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus Professor, 医学部, 教授 (00253956)
SHINYA Nobuo  Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus Associate Professor, 教育学部, 助教授 (50044946)
SIRAKAWA Shuichiro  National Institute of Mental Health, N.C.N.P Division Chief of Psychogeriatrics, 室長 (20100141)
NAGAHAMA Naoki  Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus instructor, 医学部, 助手 (00274910)
TAKAKURA Minoru  Faculty of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus Associate Professor, 医学部, 助教授 (70163186)
Project Period (FY) 1996 – 1998
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 1998)
Budget Amount *help
¥8,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥8,100,000)
Fiscal Year 1998: ¥1,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000)
Fiscal Year 1997: ¥1,700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000)
Fiscal Year 1996: ¥4,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,600,000)
KeywordsLongevity / Longitudinal Study / Activity of Daily Living / Physical Activity / Home Care / Sleep / 睡眠健康 / 沖縄 / 睡眠 / 運動 / 保健福祉サービス / ADL / ATR / 長期追跡研究 / 予後
Research Abstract

To clarify the factors of the highest longevity of the Okinawans we have been surveying on the elderly persons since 1987 in the Ohgimi village, Okinawa Prefecture. The subjects at that time we surveyed were 711, and after 10 years there were 688, since 197 subject s died and 23 were uncounted for and we were uncertained of their whereabouts. We measured the biological indices, such as the albumin, hemoglobin and cholesterol levels. These three parameters were normal, though these ware significantly lower compared to 10-year after. Most of the elderly in Ohgimi village live alone or with his/her partner. After 10-years, the ADL decreased more and the subjects needed more support and care. Among the ADL, the part of the instrumental activities were highly correlated to the functional fitness. Those who took care of their health by themselves had a higher functional fitness. Participating in household affairs seemed to be a greater factor for the elderly to keep their physical strength higher. The elderly who had a better sleep-health had also moderate exercise and walking habits, and took a regular short nap, and they were also mentally and physically healthier with a higher emotional adaptability. Despite of old ages, no changes in the sleeping and waking up time were observed in them. In Ohgimi village many elderly who needed care lived at home. Living in this village, maintenance of their physical strength seemed to be an important factor for their longevity.

Report

(4 results)
  • 1998 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 1997 Annual Research Report
  • 1996 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (20 results)

All Other

All Publications (20 results)

  • [Publications] 平良一彦、長浜直樹 他: "Smoking habits and its effects to health among the middle aged the middle aged and elderly in Okinawa"琉球大学教育学部紀要. 53. 327-335 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 田中秀樹、平良一彦 他: "高齢者の睡眠健康と生活習慣についての検討〜長寿県沖縄の調査結果〜"精神保健研究. 45. 63-68 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 上江洲榮子、平良一彦 他: "A survey of sleep health and life atyle of the elderly in Okinawa"Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience. 54(印刷中). (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 田中秀樹、平良一彦 他: "長寿県沖縄と大都市東京の高齢者の睡眠健康と生活習慣についての地域間比較による検討"老年精神医学雑誌. 11卷4号(印刷中). (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 田中秀樹、平良一彦 他: "夏休み中における沖縄県の中学生の睡眠習慣〜生涯健康の観点からの検討〜"精神保健研究. 46(印刷中). (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 田中秀樹、平良一彦 他: "思春期における心身の健康保全に関わる適正な睡眠確保の為の生活習慣についての検討"学校メンタルヘルス. (投稿中). (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 平良一彦: "世界一の長寿地域、沖縄のライフスタイルと循環器疾患"第3回中西医結合動脈硬化症血栓症・一次予防国際シンポジウム組織委員会. (615-624) 648 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 平良一彦: 学会センター関西学会出版センター. (105-122) 228 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] K. Taira, N. Nagahama, T. Matsuzaki, F. Makiyama, M. Ueno: "Smoking habits and its effects to health among the middle aged and elderly in Okinawa"Bulletin of College of Education University of the Ryukyus. NO.53. 327-335 (1998)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] H. Tanaka, K. Taira, E. Uezu, M. Arakawa, Y. Yamamoto, S. Sirakawa: "The examination of sleep-health and life habits of the elderly individuals; the survey of long-live prefecture Okinawa"Journal of Mental Health. NO.45. 63-68 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] E. Uezu, K. Taira, H. Tanaka, M. Arakawa, H. Toguchi, Y. Yamamoto, E. Hamakawa, S. Sirakawa: "A survey of sleep health and life style of the elderly in Okinawa"Psychiatry and Neurosciences. (in press). (2000)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      1998 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 平良一彦: "これからの県民栄養 1.長寿を支える諸要因" 第52回日本栄養・食糧学会大会要旨集. 7 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 荒川雅志,平良一彦,他: "高齢者の生活・睡眠習慣と睡眠健康の地域差についての検討" 第30回沖縄県公衆衛生学会抄録集. 56 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 渡久地洋樹,平良一彦,他: "地域高齢者の生活体力とADLとの関係-大宜味村と西原町の比較-" 第30回沖縄県公衆衛生学会抄録集. 54-55 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 上江洲榮子,平良一彦: "高齢者の睡眠健康と生活習慣について検討-長寿県沖縄の調査及び活動量測定-" 日本睡眠学会第24回学術集会. (発表予定). (1999)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 平良一彦,白川修一郎,他: "高齢者の生活習慣と睡眠健康に関する研究〜長寿県沖縄と東京圏の比較〜" 日本老年社会科学会第41回大会講演要旨集. (発表予定). (1999)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 平良一彦: "沖縄の長寿に特徴的な食生活" 第34回日本循環器管理研究協議会講演抄録集. (発表予定). (1999)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 平良一彦: "世界一の長寿地域,沖縄のライフスタイルと循環器疾患" 第3回中西医結合動脈硬化症血栓症・一次予防国際シンポジウム組織委員会, 648 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1998 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 長浜直樹、平良一彦他: "胸部X線写真を用いた老化指標に関する研究" 日本公衆衛生雑誌. 44(10). 669 (1997)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 平良一彦(分担執筆): "21世紀医学フォーラム・京都 東西医学の融合" 21世紀医学フォーラム編集委員会(代表・岡本道雄), 148 (1998)

    • Related Report
      1997 Annual Research Report

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