{
  "id": 18082589,
  "title": "Japan’s NTT, U. of Tokyo, Create AI-based System to Predict Risk of Developing Health Issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/japans-ntt-u-of-tokyo-create-ai-based-system-to-predict-risk-of",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-04T05:43:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/technology/20261104-357254/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Tokyo in collaboration with NTT Group has developed an AI-based system that predicts the likelihood of employees developing health issues such as diabetes or hypertension within five to 15 years. Led by Toru Suzuki, a professor at the University's Institute of Medical Science, the system uses health checkup data from approximately 120,000 employees, which averaged around 17 years worth of information, all obtained with the employees' consent. The data included crucial health metrics like blood glucose and blood pressure levels.\n\nThe AI system analyzes this data to estimate the probability of each employee developing diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia over the specified time frames. The results are presented in graphical form, showing the probability for each condition on a yearly basis. Users can access this information through their smartphones or computers.\n\nBeyond prediction, the system also suggests exercise regimens and diets tailored to the users' predicted health outcomes, aimed at encouraging healthier lifestyle habits or prompting medical attention if necessary. This feature is intended for use by nurses who can refer to the data to effectively guide their patients.\n\nSuzuki highlighted the system's potential, stating that even individuals with average health checkup results could face increased risks as they age, making the nurses' health guidance more convincing. The project was funded by the Cabinet Office, and the system has been in use among NTT Group employees since May last year. Since then, around 10 other companies, known for their proactive approach to employee health, have also incorporated the system into their health checkup routines. The research team plans to further test and validate the system's accuracy to promote its widespread adoption.",
  "summary": "The University of Tokyo and the NTT Group have jointly developed an AI-based system that uses health checkup data to predict the risk of developing such diseases as diabetes or hypertension in five to 15 years’ time. The system aims to improve system users’ lifestyle habits.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}