| Project/Area Number |
23790683
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Public health/Health science
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| Research Institution | Fukushima Medical University (2012)
The University of Tokyo (2011) |
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Principal Investigator |
IWASA Hajime 福島県立医科大学, 医学部, 講師 (60435716)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2012
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2012)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥4,290,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥990,000)
Fiscal Year 2012: ¥3,510,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥810,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
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| Keywords | 認知機能 / 認知症予防 / 地域高齢者 / 余暇活動 / 因果関係 / 前向きコホート研究 |
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| Research Abstract |
This study was aimed to examine the preventive effect of leisure activity on cognitive decline among the Japanese community elderly and showed the below three results: (1) Engaging in a hobby in later life can contribute to preserving cognitive function. (2) Engaging in a hobby and volunteer activities in later life can contribute to longevity .(3) Frequencies of engagement in 58 leisure activities were measured using a random sampling of Japanese elderly population.
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