2021 Volume 12 Issue 1 Pages 1_63-1_67
While the Health Inequalities Analysis Project in Chiba Prefecture report states the health issues in Chiba Prefecture differ by region increases in the proportions of elderly in the population are common across all regions. Extending healthy life expectancy is a major goal for Chiba Prefecture. In this study, we implemented and evaluated the "Health Promotion Program for the Community by Chiba Prefectural University of Health Sciences" (hereafter referred to as the "Hoi-Dai Health Program") created by our faculty members. In terms of satisfaction, more than 70% of the respondents answered "very satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" to the questions in our survey, suggesting that the Hoi-Dai Health Program can contribute positively to the health promotion of Chiba residents. Lifestyle changes attributable to the Hoi-Dai Health Program were 49.2% for improved eating habits, 13.8% for cognitive habituation, 64.6% for increased awareness of oral care, and 38.5% for increased exercise. In addition, 69.2% of the cafes were happy to be able to talk with students and teachers. Based on these results, we intend using this health promotion tool to improve the ability of faculty members and students to collaborate with other departments and to contribute positively to the wider community.
