A brief review and comparison of study and prevention achievements on key endemic diseases between Japan and China
10.3760/cma.j.cn231583-20250606-00215
- VernacularTitle:日本与我国重点地方病研究及防治成果的梳理与比较
- Author:
Lizhi LIU
1
;
Dianjun SUN
1
Author Information
1. 哈尔滨医科大学中国疾病预防控制中心地方病控制中心，哈尔滨 150081
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endemic disease;
Feature;
Sino-Japan comparison;
History of research and control;
Public health
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endemiology
2025;44(9):762-766
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
As a highly prevalent disease in a specific geographical area, endemic diseases pose a serious challenge to public health. This article systematically reviews the epidemiology, etiology, and preventive and control measures of major endemic diseases in Japan, such as schistosomiasis, Shinshu cardiomyopathy, iodine deficiency disorders, and endemic fluorosis, and compares and analyzes the similarities and differences in endemic diseases between China and Japan. Research has found that Japan has successfully controlled the prevalence of schistosomiasis, Shinshu cardiomyopathy, iodine deficiency disorders, and endemic fluorosis through comprehensive intervention measures such as snail control projects, selenium supplementation, iodized salt promotion, and water improvement to reduce fluoride levels. China has also accomplished remarkable feats in the continuous elimination of endemic diseases. The two countries have both similarities and differences in the distribution of endemic disease, epidemic factors, and prevention and control experience. Japan's experience in refined public health management is worth learning from, and China's large-scale prevention and control network construction also provides reference for Japan.
