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Diagram of the Minamata Disease Certification System

Medical judgment criteria
(Environment Agency)

A person who believes he or she is suffering from Minamata Disease

Certiifcation

Application of compensation agreement

Reapplication

Rejected

Provision of compensation based upon the Pollution related Health Damage Compensation Law

The certification that victims duffer from Minamata disease is made by the concerned prefectures based on the results of medical examinations by qualified specialists. Those whose symptoms meet the diagnostic guidelines then are broadly certified as Minamata disease patients.

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Physical examination

Inspection by medical expert

Measures by Prefectural Governor, etc.

Certification work by prefecture and city