self-neglect
Refers to a state where a person fails to care for their own basic needs, often used in psychological or social welfare contexts. Cross-referenced with セルフネグレクト, which is the more common loanword equivalent.
See also: セルフネグレクト
Self-neglect among the elderly has become a social issue.
Support is needed for people in a state of self-neglect.
The more common loanword for 'self-neglect', especially in professional contexts. 自己放任 is a less frequent kanji-based synonym.
Compound of 自己 (self) and 放任 (neglect, non-interference). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose as a translation of the English term 'self-neglect' in social welfare or psychological literature.