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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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00657-9 |