Norimichi Suzuki

TL;DR: Given that food shopping is a routine activity and a main motive for going out among older adults, increasing the availability of food stores may contribute to dementia prevention.

TL;DR: A hilly neighborhood environment was not associated with Diabetes mellitus, but was protective against poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.

TL;DR: Lower availability of healthy food stores measured subjectively, but not objectively, was associated with mortality, especially among non-car users, and living in a neighborhood with many options for procuring fruits and vegetables within walking distance may be important for healthy aging.

TL;DR: Findings that trust within the community lessens the risk of elder abuse indicates the importance of social capital when developing population-based strategies to prevent elder abuse.

TL;DR: “condensation,” “moisture,’ “musty odors” in the house, and the “use of deodorant and fragrance” were all significantly associated with pre-sick building syndrome, and there was no significant association with recently built “wooden” houses that are highly airtight and have thermal insulation.