In fact, the declining populations in Europe, Japan and other developed countries are one of the few positive signs in an otherwise bleak planetary future.

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Many developed countries require a prescription for oral contraceptives, including Canada and most of Europe, but other countries sell the pill without a prescription even formally or informally.

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At the last count almost 30 countries mainly in Europe and other developed nations but also including Costa Rica, Kenya and India plus a number of municipal areas have launched sites.

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Perhaps, even more daunting, it creates a potential bailout blueprint for other emerging and developed market countries outside of Europe.

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