Japan's quality of life kept sliding after COVID restrictions ended, study reveals

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A study tracking Japanese adults over seven years found that health-related quality of life steadily declined through and after the COVID-19 pandemic, without rebounding post restrictions. Researchers attribute this decline to changes in physical activity, mental well-being, and social interaction amid the pandemic impacts.

A nationwide study tracking Japanese adults before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic found that health-related quality of life steadily declined over seven years and did not rebound after the public health emergency ended. Researchers say the decline may reflect the cumulative impact of pandemic-related changes in physical activity, mental well-being and social interaction among working-age adults across Japan.