Biopsychosocial Model-based Promotion of Physical Activity

Inoue Shigeru, Isamu Kazuho, Amagasa Shiho

doi:10.15064/jjpm.62.6_476

<p>The health benefits of physical activity are well documented ; however, many people still struggle to make it a habit. Although psycho-behavioral methods have been used to promote physical activity, the Japanese physical activity level continues to decline. Since 2000, neighborhood environments that support physical activity have been the subject of study and research. Walkability was originally proposed as being directly related to density, mixed land use, and street connectivity. Areas with high walkability have high physical activity and low obesity among local residents. With mounting evidence, Japan has witnessed a number of policy shifts. One of the goals set in the physical activity area of Health Japan 21 (the second term) is to “increase the number of local governments that offer community development and environment to promote physical activity.” The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) is also interested in this area. National land development will make cities more compact and create areas where people can live their daily life on foot. Sociological factors, along with biological and psychological factors, shape people’s habits and determine their health status. The Japanese Society of Behavioral Medicine comprises specialists in the three fields of clinical medicine, behavioral psychology, and social medicine and provides a forum for research within the framework of the bio-psycho-social model. Collaboration between psychosomatic medicine and social medicine will allow for the resolution of numerous health issues.</p>

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