New Study by U by Kotex® Shows 35% Increase in Period Poverty Since 2018
New research highlights prevalence and economic impact of COVID-19 and period poverty in the U.S. ahead of Period Poverty Awareness Week May 24 - 30, 2021
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®, research shows that two in five people have struggled to purchase period products
1, a 35% increase from the brand s initial research in 2018. Earlier data inspired U by Kotex to become the founding sponsor of the Alliance for Period Supplies in 2018 to support those affected by period poverty. The new data is being released to help elevate Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 24 – May 30, 2021), an initiative created by the Alliance for Period Supplies to educate others on period poverty and the impact it has on those in need of menstrual supplies.