# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | thalidomide | Eastern countries | Thalidomide is less well-known in Eastern countries but is used for treating various health conditions. | 6 |
2 | thalidomide | Western countries | Thalidomide was notorious for causing birth defects and was avoided during pregnancy in Western countries during the late 1950s and early 1960s. | 4 |