Solitary death and new lifestyles during and after COVID-19: wearable devices and public health ethics

Solitary death and new lifestyles during and after COVID-19: wearable devices and public health ethics

Abstract Background Solitary death (kodokushi) has recently become recognized as a social issue in Japan. The social isolation of older people leads to death without dignity. With the outbreak of COVID-19, efforts to eliminate solitary death need to be adjusted in line with changes in lifestyle and...

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Main Authors: Eisuke Nakazawa, Keiichiro Yamamoto, Alex John London, Akira Akabayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Solitary death
Public health
Ethics
COVID-19
Wearable device
Autonomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00657-9

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