As a comprehensive healthcare company, Otsuka Pharmaceutical is involved in various activities with local governments and other entities to promote the health and wellbeing of the public at large. In June 2015, Otsuka entered into a sports promotion agreement with Akita City as part of the city's program for realization of a "lifelong sports society" and is already involved in activities aimed at enhancing health of local residents through sports.
In recognition of these and other activities, Otsuka has now entered into a comprehensive health promotion agreement with Akita Prefecture, aiming to support goals of increased healthy longevity under the Term 2 Akita Health Plan*1.
On a nationwide basis, the ratio of Akita Prefecture residents at risk from lifestyle-related illnesses is significantly high*2, and a recent awareness survey regarding eating habits indicates that more than half of men and women are aware of nutrition problems such as poorly balanced diet and excess salt intake*3. Akita Prefecture is in the process of concluding partnerships with private enterprises and other entities to revitalize local communities and improve the quality of services in the interest of promoting and enhancing the health of prefectural residents.