子こどもの幸福こうふく度ど 日本にっぽんは14位い 前回ぜんかいより順位じゅんい6つ上あげる ユニセフ

The United Nations Childrens Fund UNICEF has released a report summarizing childrens well-being in developed countries and others. According to the report, while Japan ranks highest in childrens physical health, it has a low level of mental well-being, placing 14th overall out of 36 countries.

UNICEF released a report on the 14th, for the first time in five years, summarizing the well-being of children based on various data for countries belonging to the OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the EU European Union.

According to this, out of the 36 countries from which data was obtained, the Netherlands ranked first and Denmark second, both unchanged from the previous time, and France came in third.

Japan ranked 14th, moving up six places from the previous ranking of 20th out of 38 countries.

Happiness is measured in three areas: physical health, mental well-being, and skills related to abilities such as academics.

Japan ranked first in physical health, which is calculated based on the rate of childhood obesity and mortality, just like last time. For skills, Japan made a significant improvement, rising to 12th place compared to the previous ranking.

On the other hand, mental well-being has risen five places from the previous survey, but is still ranked 32nd.

On the one hand, the percentage of children who are somewhat satisfied with their lives has increased to almost the same level as the average of other countries, but on the other hand, the suicide rate has risen, making it the fourth highest.

In addition, the report points out that relationships at home and school also affect childrens mental well-being, and calls on countries to take measures such as providing support to parents to build good parent-child relationships and addressing risks such as violence and bullying in schools and communities.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: We take the results regarding mental well-being seriously. At the morning press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated, We take the results regarding mental well-being seriously.

In accordance with the Emergency Reinforcement Plan for Child Suicide Prevention formulated two years ago, we will promote initiatives such as education, public awareness, and early detection. In addition, we will work to create safe and secure places in the community where children can spend time with peace of mind, and advance efforts to provide one-stop consultation services for children and young people facing various difficulties, he said.