Low-income countries
Coverage of Low-income countries in the Nexus archive.
- Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
Road deaths have declined globally by over 30% since 1990, but lower-income countries have seen little improvement. A study in Lancet Public Health highlights disparities, noting 90% of road deaths occur in low-income nations, while the WHO reports a 21% decline in road traffic deaths from 2011 to 2025 despite 1.1 million annual fatalities. In the U.S., road deaths declined in 2024-2025 after rising in the previous decade, with pedestrian deaths dropping by 7% in 2025.
- Cancer burden is nearly universal, yet highly inequitable in its impact: WHO report
The WHO's first survey on cancer inequities reveals widening disparities in access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. Women in high-income countries have an 87% five-year survival rate for breast cancer, compared to 42% in low-income countries.
- Why poor countries won’t restructure
Low-income countries are experiencing deeper economic shocks but are refusing to restructure their debts. The article explores the reasons behind their decision not to pursue restructuring despite increasing financial challenges.
- Obesity has risen in all countries — but at a faster pace in poorer ones
Obesity rates have increased globally over the past 45 years, with poorer countries experiencing a faster pace of growth. The trajectories of obesity prevalence vary across high-, middle-, and low-income countries, showing patterns of growth, plateau, and decline. Obesity has risen in all countries, according to research published in Nature.