Significance of Developing countries
"Developing countries" refers to nations undergoing industrialization and economic growth, yet facing diverse challenges. These include health disparities like higher rates of infectious diseases, maternal mortality, and malnutrition. They also experience economic challenges, reliance on traditional medicine, and environmental issues. Despite lower wealth levels, paradoxically, people in these nations sometimes report higher happiness. Addressing these multifaceted issues requires tailored interventions and international cooperation.
Synonyms: Emerging economies, Low-income countries, Less developed countries, Third world countries, Underdeveloped nations., Less-developed nations, Underdeveloped countries, Third-world countries, Global south
In Dutch: Ontwikkelingslanden; In Finnish: Kehitysmaat; In Spanish: Países en desarrollo; In Portugese: Países em desenvolvimento; In Italian: Paesi in via di sviluppo; In Polish: Kraje rozwijające się
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Buddhist concept of 'Developing countries'
In Buddhism, "Developing countries" signifies nations not fully industrialized. The text notes the prevalence of a capitalism-based free market economy in both developed and developing countries globally.
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) These are nations that are not yet fully industrialized, and the text mentions that a capitalism-based free market economic model has become the dominating economic paradigm in both developed and developing countries worldwide.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Developing countries'
In Hinduism, "Developing countries" signifies nations facing health challenges like malnutrition, infectious diseases, and rising rates of obesity and chronic conditions, often relying on traditional medicine due to socioeconomic factors.
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Developing countries see close to 80% of the population depending on traditional medicine and the practices of traditional healers for primary health care.[2] (2) These are the locations where medicinal plants are the backbone of 75 - 80% of the world population, for primary health care.[3] (3) These are nations where ethnobotanical research and traditional healthcare practices are observed, as mentioned in the context of research and medicinal plant usage.[4] (4) Developing countries are where the public health importance of iron deficiency anemia is emphasized, and the nutritional disorder is common.[5] (5) These nations are identified as being disproportionately affected by neglected tropical diseases, indicating a need for interventions and research in these regions.[6]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is where ascites is considered as one of the leading causes of death. Ascites, as a secondary disease, contributes to mortality in these regions.[7] (2) These are nations, like India, where dental caries is a significant public health concern due to factors like lower socioeconomic status.[8] (3) Developing countries are experiencing an increasing burden of stroke, with two thirds of stroke cases occurring in these regions.[9] (4) Millets have a significant economic impact on developing countries, serving as an important food crop that helps in addressing malnutrition and promoting food security.[10] (5) The prevalence of cataract also increases with age, although it often occurs earlier in life.[11]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Pregnancy and childbirth complications are the leading cause of death and disability among women in these locations.[12] (2) These are countries like India where Pandu Roga is very common because of faulty diet habits and unhygienic living standards like open sanitation.[13] (3) Approximately 75% of the 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer each year occur in these regions, showing a disparity in healthcare access.[14] (4) These countries face increased disease incidence and financial considerations.[15] (5) These can benefit from Copper utensils due to frequent intermittent supply of drinking water.[16]
The concept of Developing countries in local and regional sources
Developing countries encompass nations industrializing but not yet developed. They face challenges like transitioning demographics, globalization, and trade dynamics. These nations often have lower wealth but report higher happiness levels.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Becoming playgrounds for long term exploitation by newly empowered colonialists within.[17] (2) Developing countries are affected by the unsettled conditions caused by the "Oil" countries in the international sphere, influencing aid from developed countries.[18] (3) A Labour Government in Britain is expected to be somewhat more liberal in regard to trade and aid to these in the long run.[19] (4) War or even preparation for it by the richer nations of the world would result in diminishing the amount of economic aid given by them to these.[20] (5) These are nations with economies that are in the process of growth, often facing challenges related to globalization and international trade.[21]
The concept of Developing countries in scientific sources
"Developing countries" refers to nations with lower economic/social development, facing challenges like healthcare access, nutritional deficiencies, and poverty. They are often subjects of studies on health interventions, disease prevalence, and economic growth impacts.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) These nations often face challenges with uncontrolled MSW dumping sites, making research on waste properties crucial for hazard prevention and site rehabilitation.[22] (2) Developing countries offer a unique context for leapfrogging in water management, as they may have less entrenched traditional infrastructure and institutional practices, making them potentially more receptive to water-sensitive approaches.[23] (3) In developing countries, sustainable development programs must prioritize linking environmental concerns with basic economic improvements to ensure the participation and success of local populations.[24]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Nations with lower levels of industrialization and income, often studied in relation to health behaviors.[25] (2) Nations undergoing economic development, where the practice of exclusive breastfeeding remains a challenge despite its known importance.[26] (3) Nations undergoing industrialization and economic growth, representing an under-researched area for understanding the link between temperature and crime.[27]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Geographic areas where, despite ongoing global health efforts over recent decades to increase the availability of provisions for sight care, the overall burden of blindness remains notably high among residents.[28] (2) Developing countries face particular challenges in the prevention of neonatal tetanus, often related to organizational deficiencies at the local level and insufficient knowledge held by various healthcare providers.[29] (3) Developing countries represent a group of nations where literature reviews were conducted to understand the factors influencing women's reported satisfaction levels regarding the essential maternal health care services they access.[30]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Nations characterized by lower levels of industrialization and a lower standard of living relative to other countries, often studied regarding fertility regulation mechanisms.[31] (2) It is where most of the world’s population with hypertension live, where cardiovascular disease has an early onset and higher mortality rate than in developed countries.[32] (3) Hypertension in developing countries is an important topic, and was addressed in a study mentioned in the research paper.[33]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Developing countries, exemplified by Malaysia, are currently facing the rising prevalence of an aging population, suggesting a demographic shift similar to that seen in more established economies.[34] (2) Developing countries, especially those in the tropics including India, face enteric fever as a significant global health problem.[35] (3) In various, commercial spacers with facemask are not readily accessible due to the high cost and lack of availability, particularly as the pandemic has led to a sharp increase in demand.[36]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Developing countries, which include Nigeria, present challenges where child immunisation has persistently remained problematic despite proven successes observed in other global settings, often due to socio-cultural issues.[37] (2) It refers to nations where surveys assessing cardiovascular disease control indicators may not be conducted with sufficient frequency.[38] (3) Developing countries are nations with lower levels of economic development and often face healthcare challenges, and the search terms consisted of various combinations of the following keywords: impact; effect; influence and educational intervention; nursing intervention; neonatal resuscitation; supportive education; resuscitation training; therapy; treatment; strategies and competency; competence and healthcare professionals; health workers; nurses; midwives and neonatal care; infant care; intrapartum care and lowincome countries; sub-Saharan Africa; middleand lowincome countries; developing countries.[39]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Countries that in both the and developed countries, patients may not have access to, or their economic status may exclude them from, the combined efforts of the physiotherapist, occupational therapist and psychotherapist.[40] (2) Economic status, education and empowerment have implications for maternal health service utilization in developing countries, affecting healthcare accessibility.[41] (3) Developing countries are nations with less advanced economies and infrastructure, where factors like poverty and sanitation can affect lower limb amputation rates.[42]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Highlights that in these regions, severe shortcomings in mental healthcare resources can hinder the building of personal therapeutic relationships, impacting patient care.[43] (2) The document mentions mental health literacy in developing countries, highlighting the importance of understanding mental health issues in these contexts.[44] (3) Refers to nations with lower levels of industrialization, economic development, and income per capita compared to more advanced nations.[45]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Especially after the 1967 June War, anti-Zionism began to play the role of a “cultural code” within the ideology of the New Left in both the US and Europe, with anti-Israel expressions also voiced more frequently by developing countries.[46] (2) Nations characterized by lower levels of economic development, where assessing HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination is crucial.[47] (3) Developing countries are the countries that Pope Paul VI appealed to the developed nations to spend less on ammunitions of death and destruction, and to channel those funds into assisting the developing countries.[48]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Nations with lower levels of economic development, where high pesticide exposure due to overuse and misuse by farmers is reported.[49] (2) Nations where infectious diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality, making antibiotic resistance a particularly critical concern.[50] (3) These are nations with lower levels of economic development, where Artemisia annua is considered a potential self-reliant malaria treatment.[51]