Policy evaluation

We aim to assess impacts of cancer control measures and build evidence base for cancer control. Our current research activities mainly entail understanding tobacco use and screening behaviors and quantifying impacts of tobacco control and other policies in Japan. 

Projects

Simulation research

Simulation modeling method is used to evaluate various cancer control measures. For this, we use epidemiological data, governmental statistics, and other data to measure impacts of past or future cancer control measures including tobacco control policies, with the aim to provide evidence-based recommendations for cancer prevention.

“Society and New Tobacco” Internet Survey (JASTIS) Study

Data from the JASTIS Study is used to better understand past and current tobacco use behaviors and perceptions towards differ types of tobacco products including heated tobacco products. Data from the JACSIS Study is also used to analyze the impact of tobacco control and other health issues including COVID-19.

International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (ITC Project)

Data from the ITC Project is used to investigate impacts of tobacco control measures in Japan and other countries. The project is conducted in 31 countries, and the survey in Japan began in 2018 (ITC Japan). Our ongoing project uses the data from ITC Japan surveys conducted between 2018 and 2021 to investigate the impact of the revised smoke-free regulations implemented in April 2020.

Health economics research

Simulation modeling and/or an analysis of claims data is conducted with the aim to assess cost-effectiveness of a cancer control measure.