ArticleThe Lancet regional health. Western Pacific2022
Ikigai and subsequent health and wellbeing among Japanese older adults: Longitudinal outcome-wide analysis.
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backgroundHaving a purpose in life has been linked to improved health and wellbeing; however, it remains unknown whether having "
methodsUsing data from a nationwide longitudinal study of Japanese older adults aged ≥65 years, we examined the associations between having
findingsHaving
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fundingNIH, John Templeton Foundation, JSPS, AMED, MHLW, MEXT, and WPE Foundation.
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