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Non-Physician Areas in Japan: Typological Classification Based on Regional Demographic Characteristics

Non-Physician Areas in Japan: Typological Classification Based on Regional Demographic Characteristics

Authors of this article:

Takashi Kuwayama1 Author Orcid Image ;   Kazuhiko Kotani1 Author Orcid Image
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Takashi Kuwayama   1 , MS ;   Kazuhiko Kotani   1 , MD, PhD

1 Center for Community Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke-City, Tochigi, Japan

Corresponding Author:

  • Kazuhiko Kotani, MD, PhD
  • Center for Community Medicine
  • Jichi Medical University
  • 3311-1 Yakushiji
  • Shimotsuke-City, Tochigi 3290498
  • Japan
  • Phone: +81-285-58-7394
  • Email: kazukotani@jichi.ac.jp