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In Rapidly Aging Japan, Adult Diaper Sales Are About to Surpass Baby Diapers

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Japan has the highest percentage of over-65s in the world, making up more than 20 percent of the population.

The adult diaper market is growing at 6-10 percent a year.

Adult diapers sell for as much as 2.5 times more than infant diapers.