Seeking to extend healthy life expectancy and reduce health disparities*1, the Hokkaido Government has announced the Healthy Hokkaido 21 Plan*2, with citizens playing a central role in health promotion.
The Hokkaido Government Board of Education is working to mobilize schools, households and communities to maximize the potential of Hokkaido's children.
Already cooperating in various health promotion activities with the Hokkaido Government, Otsuka Pharmaceutical registered to support the Joint Declaration for Hokkaido Health Promotion*3, in MONTH YEAR, and has been working with related groups and organizations to support the health and wellbeing of Hokkaido residents.
With the conclusion of the dual partnership agreements, these cooperative efforts will be expanded as Otsuka cooperates with Hokkaido government entities to maximize expertise in areas such as heat stroke countermeasures, prevention of lifestyle illnesses, nutritional education and sports promotion, providing health-related information and products based on scientific evident to contribute to extended healthy life expectancy and reduced health disparities for prefectural citizens.
Under the terms of the agreements, Otsuka Pharmaceutical will focus on activities outlined below.