Kazuhiro Kondo graduated from Miyazaki Medical College in 1983, got a doctor’s qualification, and worked as a surgeon of digestive organs. He received his Ph.D. in medicine from the University of Miyazaki in 1994. He is currently a Professor of Community Medical Center in the University of Miyazaki Hospital and also a Facility Director of Miyazaki Municipal Facilities for Geriatric Health Services, “Sazanka-En”. His research interests include community medicine and gastroenterology.