Differences in views on personal health between Japanese and Danes

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The author carried out a survey in order to analyze differences in views on personal health and daily health care in Japan and Denmark. The subjects of the survey were 180 Japanese and 128 Danes, and they were asked 17 questions in order to determine their perception of personal health and daily health care activity. The results were as follows: for the Self-perception of personal health, about 80% of both Japanese and Danish answered that they were "feeling well." The Danes recognized the value of their health and lifestyle. There were significant differences when compared to the Japanese. The Danish view of health showed a positive lifestyle expressed through self-reliance and the pursuit of comfort and happiness. This suggests that a healthy lifestyle could be described as "positive health." In Japanese, many descriptions of health suggested the eager study and deep knowledge of health, but the practice rate of health care in daily life was low. The Japanese view of health could be described as a "negative type." Japanese have much knowledge of health, ways of maintaining health, and the financial means of obtaining health care. The results indicate that health promotion should emphasize higher levels of simple physical activity in daily life.
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