Eight Factors Ruining Fertility in Contemporary Japan

Sri Kantha S

Published on: 2024-01-02

Abstract

Nine years ago, I contributed a commentary on the medical aspects in tackling fertility decline among Japanese [1]. It is so unfortunate that the official policies currently adopted by the Japanese government on the issue of fertility decline in the past quarter of a century, is akin to crossing a violent river in a leaky boat with bare hands of the boat passengers as an aid to prevent the leaks in the boat. Two important phases of this vital problem have to be taken into account. These are,

• Pre-birth phase: Unmarried singles leading to pair formation and mating that results in viable conception of a baby.
• Post-birth phase; welfare of the babies and parents to achieve and lead stable family lives.