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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Prevalence and Clustering of Lifestyle Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases Among Middle-Aged Migrants in Japan.

Hansani Madushika Abeywickrama, Yu Koyama, Mieko Uchiyama, Akiko Okuda

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Hansani Madushika AbeywickramaGraduate School of Health Sciences, Niigata University, 2-746, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 951-8518, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-1601-6897
Yu KoyamaGraduate School of Health Sciences, Niigata University, 2-746, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 951-8518, Japan.ORCID 0000-0001-9743-6473
Mieko UchiyamaGraduate School of Health Sciences, Niigata University, 2-746, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 951-8518, Japan.
Akiko OkudaGraduate School of Health Sciences, Niigata University, 2-746, Asahimachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata 951-8518, Japan.ORCID 0000-0003-3670-8927

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Daiwa Securities Foundation, Japan J24G0180
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesMigrants are recognized as a vulnerable population for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to unique socio-cultural and environmental challenges associated with acculturation. Despite a growing migrant population, evidence on NCD risk among migrants in Japan is scarce. This study examined the prevalence, co-occurrence, and clustering of modifiable NCD risk factors among middle-aged foreign residents in Japan.

methodsA cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among foreign residents aged 30-60 years (

resultsThe prevalence of risk behaviours was high, with 96% reporting inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, 55% poor sleep, and 50% insufficient PA. Risk factor co-occurrence was common: 32% reported three concurrent risks, 27.1% reported four, and 17.2% reported five or more. LCA identified two clusters. Cluster 1 (46.9% of participants) was characterized by tobacco and alcohol use, with inadequate diet and poor sleep. Cluster 2 (53.1% of participants) was defined by insufficient PA, inadequate diet, and poor sleep, but low tobacco and alcohol use. Cluster membership varied significantly by sex and employment.

conclusionsThis study provides preliminary evidence of the high prevalence and clustering of modifiable NCD risk factors among middle-aged migrants in Japan. Findings highlight the need for comprehensive, multi-behavioral interventions tailored to migrant populations, while considering gender roles and occupational contexts.

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clusteringJapanlatent class analysismigrantsnon-communicable diseasesrisk factors

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PMID41228148
PMCPMC12610008

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