What year did Shinzo Abe resign due to his ulcerative colitis?
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In 2007, Shinzo Abe resigned as Prime Minister of Japan due to a recurrence of ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The condition had plagued Abe for years and eventually forced him to step down, citing a need to prioritize his health. Abe's resignation marked the end of his first term as Prime Minister and paved the way for Yasuo Fukuda to take office.
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