日本"经期贫困"现象：发达国家的卫生用品危机
什么是"经期贫困"？ (What is "Period Poverty"?)
经期贫困是指女性无力购买基本月经用品的现象，包括卫生巾和卫生棉条。令人惊讶的是，作为全球经济强国之一的日本，也面临着这个严峻的社会问题。
Period poverty refers to the phenomenon where women cannot afford basic menstrual products, including sanitary pads and tampons. Surprisingly, Japan, one of the world's economic powerhouses, is also facing this serious social issue.
日本经期贫困现状 (Current Situation in Japan)
2019年日本将消费税从8%提高到10%后，卫生用品对部分经济困难的日本女性来说变成了奢侈品。今年3月，日本厚生劳动省的调查显示，8.1%的年轻女性难以购买生理期用品，其中疫情导致的经济困难是主要原因。
After Japan increased its consumption tax from 8% to 10% in 2019, sanitary products became a luxury for some economically disadvantaged Japanese women. A March survey by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare showed that 8.1% of young women had difficulty purchasing menstrual products, with pandemic-induced economic hardship being the main reason.
令人震惊的数据 (Shocking Statistics)
2021年初的一项针对671名日本女学生的调查显示：
- 27.1%的女性因经济困难而使用替代品代替正规卫生用品
- 37%的人因经济原因减少更换卫生用品的频率
A 2021 survey of 671 Japanese female students revealed:
- 27.1% used substitutes for proper sanitary products due to financial constraints
- 37% reduced the frequency of changing sanitary products for economic reasons
深层原因分析 (Root Causes)
日本经期贫困问题源于文化避讳和性别薪酬差距。根据世界经济论坛报告，2021年日本在全球性别差距排名中位列第120位，女性平均收入比男性低43.7%。
Japan's period poverty stems from cultural taboos and gender pay gaps. According to the World Economic Forum, Japan ranked 120th in global gender gap rankings in 2021, with women earning 43.7% less than men on average.
全球女性卫生用品市场趋势 (Global Market Trends)
2020年全球女性卫生用品市场价值389亿美元，预计到2030年将达到687亿美元，年复合增长率为6.1%。亚太地区因人口基数大且消费者意识提升，预计将成为增长最快的市场。
The global feminine hygiene products market was valued at $38.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $68.7 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 6.1%. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market due to its large population base and increasing consumer awareness.
产品类型与销售渠道 (Product Types & Distribution Channels)
• 卫生护垫市场份额最高
• 线上购物和超市卖场是主要销售渠道
• 月经杯预计将成为增长最快的品类
• Sanitary pads hold the largest market share
• Online shopping and supermarkets are main distribution channels
• Menstrual cups are expected to be the fastest-growing category
