Healthcare Survey Finds High Fever Most Likely to Prompt Doctor Visit in Japan
A Japanese survey found that respondents were most likely to go to a doctor if they had a high fever, especially if their temperature was 38.0° Celsius or higher.
A recent healthcare survey conducted in Tokyo and Osaka by Intage Healthcare has revealed that high fever is the most common condition prompting people to visit a doctor in Japan. The survey, which included 2,523 respondents aged 16 to 79, found that 84.2% of those with high fever indicated they would seek medical attention. This was followed by chronic headaches and rashes, eczema, or hives.
The majority of respondents cited "getting a diagnosis from a doctor" and "being prescribed medication" as their primary reasons for seeking medical care. Over-the-counter medicine was the chosen treatment for occasional headaches, colds, sore throats, and low-grade fevers, with 62.5% of respondents opting for OTC remedies. The reasons for selecting OTC medicine included belief in its effectiveness, having stock at home, and saving time and effort.
For headaches and fevers, more than half of the respondents preferred OTC medicine, while over 30% chose to rest and wait for symptoms to subside without using any medication. Conversely, 69.5% of respondents sought medical care for high fever. Interestingly, only about 20% of respondents considered seeking medical help when their temperature reached 37°C, indicating that a temperature of 38°C or higher is the threshold for consulting a doctor instead of relying on over-the-counter medicine.
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