developing countries

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Iron deficiency anemia is especially common among pregnant women and adolescent girls in many developing countries.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Already Africa’s largest trading partner, China is using the initiative to reinforce its self-promoted image as a champion of developing countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Environmentalists point out that a large share of second-hand clothing sent to developing countries is of such low quality that it ends up going straight to landfill.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

However, its low cost and ease of deployment have made it a popular choice in developing countries, analysts say.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

One stated, “In developing countries, people with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis usually die, because effective treatment is often impossible in poor countries.”

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French