RECENT AGRARIAN PROBLEMS IN JAPAN

Recent problems and prospects of occupational health in Japan.

Recent progress in Japan

It is hoped that the area entitled "Recent Progress in Japan" will provide the audience with a better understanding of computer technology in Japan. The primary objective is to overview the present status and the future prospects of both semiconductor and computer technologies from viewpoints of recent activities in the field of research and development, and to present some main research effort...

Japan Turns Pro-Life: Recent Change in Reproductive Health Policy and Controversies over Prenatal Screening

Japan, known as a pro-choice country in terms of abortion, is currently facing the increase of “selective abortions” thanks to new prenatal screening. Efforts to restrict proliferation of new technology has not been successful and it is likely that Japan will turn pro-life by strictly enforcing the Maternity Protection Act (MPA), which prohibits abortions due to “fetal cause”.

Recent trends in tuberculosis, Japan.

Despite a decline after World War II, the rate of tuberculosis in Japan remains high. Infection is heavily concentrated in the > or =60-year age group, and 82% of patients are > or =40 years of age. The success rate for treatment of smear-positive patients is 78%. Multidrug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis are rare.

Recent Problems and New Directions for Forest Producer Cooperatives Established in Common Forests in Japan