Latest Issue of 'Kenko Plaza' is Out, Warning About 'Heat Rash' Amidst Predicted Scorching Summer
The Japan Medical Association has released the latest issue of its health information magazine, 'Kenko Plaza.' This issue features a special on 'adult heat rash.' With a scorching summer predicted, the association is urging caution not only for heatstroke but also for heat rash, which can increase its risk. Professor Hiroyuki Murota of Nagasaki University explains the causes and countermeasures.
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The Japan Medical Association (President: Yoshiro Matsumoto) provides a variety of health-related information through publications like 'Kenko Plaza' and 'Kenko Plaza Plus.' The latest issue of 'Kenko Plaza' is now complete and has been available on the official homepage since May 18. The latest issue focuses on 'adult heat rash.' While often considered a childhood ailment, 'asem_o' (heat rash) is also common in adults and can increase the risk of heatstroke, requiring caution. In this issue, Professor Hiroyuki Murota of the Department of Dermatology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, provides a clear explanation of the causes, symptoms, precautions, self-care, and treatment for 'asem_o.' He also urges people to consult a dermatologist if they experience abnormalities such as 'pain' or 'weeping sores.' The Japan Medical Association states, 'Another scorching summer is expected this year. We hope you will read this and be cautious not only of heatstroke but also of 'asem_o'.' Contact: Japan Medical Association, Public Relations Division, TEL: 03-3946-2121 (main). The Japan Medical Association is a professional academic organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations. With the aim of 'enhancing medical ethics, advancing medicine and medical arts, improving public health, and promoting social welfare,' it engages in various activities and makes proposals on matters such as lifelong training for physicians, promotion and development of community medicine, and enhancement of health insurance medical care. Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Official Homepage: https://www.med.or.jp. The official JMA YouTube channel features videos of regular press conferences, health information, symposiums, and events. Watch videos and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA. The official JMA LINE account provides information on training sessions, events, and health/medical information. You can now customize the content you receive to get information more tailored to your needs, so please register! Add us as a friend here: https://page.line.me/324vigsd?openQrModal=true