Association Between Daily Convenience Store Use and Social Capital Among Young People in Japan: An Exploratory Secondary Analysis of Cross-Sectional Study Data.
The number of convenience stores in Japan has increased dramatically since their introduction in the 1970s, offering a wide range of essential services. However, epidemiological research on their use and public health impacts remains limited. This study aimed to explore the characteristics of freque...
| Published in: | Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 63; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
3/23/2026
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