Orita Makiko, Tanaka Kazutaka, Amir Isamu, Matsunaga Hitomi, Kashiwazaki Yuya, Xiao Xu, Akata Naofumi, Miura Tomisato, Kashiwakura Ikuo, Ito Naomi, Abe Toshiki, Tamaki Tomoaki, Takamura Noboru, Tokonami Shinji, Tsubokura Masaharu
Department of Global Health, Medicine and Welfare, Atomic Bomb Disease Institute, Nagasaki University, Sakamoto, Nagasaki-city, Nagasaki, Japan.
Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.
Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 1;15(1):11071. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-94541-w.
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, managed by the Tokyo Electric Power Company experienced a catastrophic accident in 2011 that led to widespread public anxiety regarding radiation exposure and the long-term impacts of evacuation. The recovery process has considerably varied across the affected municipalities, highlighting the need for effective and targeted risk communication to support residents in understanding these situations and making informed decisions. This study aims to examine the health risk communication strategies implemented by health and medical welfare experts in response to the lifting of evacuation orders in formerly evacuated areas. We provide an overview of the practical activities carried out by these experts, with a particular focus on the contributions of Fukushima Medical University, Hirosaki University, and Nagasaki University. Over the years, these institutions have played a key role in radiation protection and public health initiatives, guided by scientific and technical perspectives. Our findings underscore the necessity of evolving two-way communication practices that are responsive to specific needs of the recovery phase. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of integrating comprehensive health promotion activities with radiation health risk communication to ensure sustained attention to both physical and mental health. Furthermore, expert communication efforts remain essential in supporting social care professionals who are involved in the ongoing care of residents. Finally, the global sharing of Fukushima's recovery strategies is essential for providing insights that can inform future disaster preparedness efforts.
由东京电力公司运营的福岛第一核电站在2011年经历了一场灾难性事故，引发了公众对辐射暴露以及疏散长期影响的广泛焦虑。受灾各市镇的恢复进程差异很大，这凸显了进行有效且有针对性的风险沟通的必要性，以帮助居民了解这些情况并做出明智决策。本研究旨在考察卫生和医疗福利专家针对原疏散地区疏散令解除所实施的健康风险沟通策略。我们概述了这些专家开展的实际活动，特别关注福岛医科大学、弘前大学和长崎大学所做的贡献。多年来，这些机构在科学技术视角的指引下，在辐射防护和公共卫生倡议中发挥了关键作用。我们的研究结果强调了发展适应恢复阶段特定需求的双向沟通做法的必要性。此外，本研究突出了将全面的健康促进活动与辐射健康风险沟通相结合的重要性，以确保对身心健康持续关注。此外，专家的沟通努力对于支持参与居民持续护理的社会护理专业人员仍然至关重要。最后，福岛恢复策略的全球分享对于提供可为未来备灾工作提供参考的见解至关重要。
