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POLL of the DAY (45): REWARDING HEALTHY ACTIVITY?

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13 Feb 2015 43 Respondents
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Amanda Lees
AUT Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
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POLL of the DAY (45): REWARDING HEALTHY ACTIVITY?

The Japanese government will introduce the “health care point system” next year. The new system will give points to anyone participating in any health-related activity to improve their fitness and well-being. Points can be exchanged for gift certificates.

Activities include tracking weight changes and daily exercises, going to annual check-ups, and more. The purpose of this program is to prevent lifestyle-related diseases and to ultimately reduce the government’s medical expenses.

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Something for our country to consider?

Does this points system create autonomy?

What do you think?

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It is proposed that our government should adopt a health care points system for participation in health-related activity