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Adult Health Study, Health Effects Study of the
Children of A-bomb Survivors
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We invite A-bomb survivors and their children
to come to RERF for health examinations so that we can investigate
the health effects of radiation.The RERF Department of Clinical
Studies performs most such examinations.
These individuals are informed of the examination results, and referred
to specialty hospitals when necessary. |
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 Height
and weight
Blood
pressure
Urinalysis
Stool
occult blood reaction |
 Hematology
test
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Red blood cell count, white blood cell
count, blood platelet count, hematocrit level, hemoglobin
level, differential white blood cell count |
Biochemistry
test
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Liver function, kidney function, lipid
(total cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, LDL
cholesterol), uric acid electrolyte (sodium, potassium,
chlorine, calcium, phosphorus) |
Hepatitis
virus test
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HBs antigen and antibody, HCV antibody
(when positive, HCV-RNA quantity) |
Glucose
metabolism test
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Blood glucose level, hemoglobin A1c level
(when diabetes is suspected, glucose tolerance test)
Anti-GAD antibody, etc. |
Test
for inflammation
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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein, blood
sedimentation, rheumatoid factor |
Prostate
tumor marker test
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Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) (for males
aged 50 or older) |
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 Chest
X ray
Electrocardiography
(ECG)
Abdominal
ultrasonography
Thyroid
and carotid ultrasonography
Breast
examination (palpation, breast ultrasonography when necessary)
Gynecological
examination (for whose who so wish)
Body
fat measurement
Sputum
cytology (for heavy smokers and those who so wish)
Osteoporosis
test |
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| Individuals are fully informed of the details of
the examinations and give consent before undergoing
the examinations. |
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Ultrasonography |
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Hematology and biochemistry
tests |
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Physical examination by physician |
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Such biological samples as blood
are cryopreserved for future research. |
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 Health
counseling
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Physicians, public nurses, and nurses offer
health counseling. |
Medical
care counseling
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Social workers provide advice to inquiries about
medical or welfare institutions. |
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