Smoking in the Third World
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Smoking in Third World countries is not merely a health problem but a social and economic problem as well. Seventy-three percent of land being cultivated for tobacco are in Third World countries, while illiteracy undermines the effectiveness of anti-smoking campaigns.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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Ultrasound imaging in developing countries
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Ultrasound imaging is very useful in the diagnosis of many diseases. However, about two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to ultrasound diagnostic services because the equipment is very expensive.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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