The rate of exclusive breastfeeding at one month of age exceeds 50% in both the United States and Japan.
In Japan, approximately half of all infants are exclusively breastfed even at six months of age, whereas in other countries, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding declines, and formula is often used in combination with breastfeeding. In China and Singapore in particular, only a few percent of infants are exclusively breastfed by six months of age.

---This report focuses on “marriage”—a major turning point in life that significantly alters consumer behavior—and explores the cultures and customs deeply rooted in various Asian countries.
How does consumer behavior change as people transition from single life to marriage and parenthood? By analyzing the significant event of marriage, we offer insights that will help you gain a more comprehensive understanding of Asian consumers.
 
How Do “Marriages” Differ Across Asian Countries!? And the Consumption Behaviors That Come With Marriage ~ Bride Price? Groom Price? What About the Funds? ~
・How are “weddings” conducted in various Asian countries?
・Consumption Patterns Related to Marriage: Preparations and Purchases Made Upon Getting Married
etc.

Reference
Japan
厚生労働省, 「平成27年度乳幼児栄養調査結果の概要」(2015)
Retrieved April 13, 2020, from https://bit.ly/2CTsadB

China
China Development Research Foundation, "中国母乳喂养影响因素调查报告" (February 2019)
Retrieved July 27, 2020, from https://bit.ly/2WXxuUb

Singapore
Statistaics Singapore "Prevalence of breastfeeding in Singapore" (2013)
Retrieved July 27, 2020, from https://bit.ly/2P0yQsE

United States
Centers for Desease Control and Prevention, "Breastfeeding Among U.S. Children Born 2014–2021, CDC National Immunization Survey-Child" (2021)
Retrieved August 16, 2024, from https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/nis_data/results.html

United kingdom
Unicef United Kingdom, "Infant feeding Survey" (2010)
Retrieved July 27, 2020, from https://bit.ly/3hH7qUW