Portrait of YAMAGUCHI Yuko (outside) (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption Associate Professor YAMAGUCHI Yuko studies the interplay of noncummunicable diseases (NCDs), lifestyle and community support. She is interested in how cultural differences between Asian countries can contribute to finding solutions to the #1 cause of death worldwide. Credit Kobe University Usage Restrictions permission required License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.