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This research investigates how social factors like education and population density impact physician home visits in Japan.

April 17, 2026Open Access

Educational attainment and population density are associated with the number of physician home visits: an ecological study of Japan’s 47 prefectures

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This research investigates how social factors like education and population density impact physician home visits in Japan.
Ecological study design utilizing data from Japan's 47 prefectures
Analysis of correlations between educational attainment, population density, and physician home visits
Focus on the aging population's healthcare needs
Higher educational attainment is associated with increased home visits by physicians.
Increased population density correlates with a greater number of physician home visits.
Findings suggest that social factors significantly affect the delivery of home medical care.

Abstract

Objective: Japan has the fastest aging population globally, with a growing demand for home medical care among older adults. The number of home visits by physicians is regarded as a key process indicator for evaluating the home medical care delivery system. Understanding the social factors affecting home visits by physicians may contribute to more equitable and effective care delivery. This study aimed to investigate the social factors associated with the number of home visits by physicians across 47 prefectures in Japan.

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