Vol.185 As the demand for nursing care increases, can paper diapers be flushed down the sewer?

As of April 2016, the number of certified individuals requiring nursing care (or support) is reported to be 6.33 million, which has increased approximately 2.90 times over the past 17 years. Among these, it seems that the increase in the number of individuals with mild certification is significant, and in recent years, the pace of increase appears to be expanding again. Along with this, changes can also be observed in nursing care benefits and insurance premiums. It may be difficult for us, who live normally, to imagine this...

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