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Let's Enjoy Walking for the Benefits of Better Health -- Smart Wellness Point Project

Yuka Kume

June 30, 2017 |

Japan for Sustainability |

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Response Location: Japan, Date, Fukushima

Japan is a rapidly aging country. To help combat present and future ramifications it has implemented "Smart Wellness City Comprehensive Special Zones to Achieve Health and Longevity" to encourage and reward healthy living. So far it has resulted in citizens leading more active lives, BMI decreases for those who had a BMI of over 25, and lower medical costs.

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