At the Epidemiology and Prevention Division, we conduct research in human population such as local residents, visitors for a medical examination, hospital patients, etc., using epidemiological study methods under the following objectives. Investigation of causes of cancer (establish necessary scientific basis for cancer prevention). Development of cancer prevention methods (present effective and specific cancer prevention methods based on scientific facts)
A long-term follow-up study investigating the association between lifestyle and incident of adult disease such as cancer, conducted in 140,000 residents in 11 public health centers areas nationwide in 1990-1994.
Comprehensive evidence-based evaluation of cancer risk in the Japanese population
A long-term follow-up study investigating the association between lifestyle and incident of adult disease such as cancer, conducted in 110,000 residents in 16 municipalities of seven prefectural areas across Japan in 2011-2016.
in progress
Providing evidence for etiology of cancer and personalized prevention based on Japanese Consortium of Genetic Epidemiology studies.
Epidemiologic studies in examinees of Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Screening (RCCPS).
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of risk-stratified screening for gastric cancer in Japan.
Joining international collaborative projects to contribute to the global cancer prevention strategies.
Studies on effects of environment/lifestyle changes on carcinogenesis in Japanese immigrants in Brazil (supported by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, etc.)
Joining various international collaborative projects to contribute to the global cancer prevention strategies (Japan-China cooperative research works,Asia Cohort Consortium, Pooling project of Prospective Studies of Diet and Cancer, WHO Global Burden of Disease Project, etc.)
