Given the large discrepancies and absence of a comprehensive analysis, neither trends nor definitive conclusions can be drawn in any country.

dis•crep•an•cy (di skrep′ ən sē), n., pl. -cies for 2. the state or quality of being discrepant; difference; inconsistency. an instance of difference or inconsistency: There are certain discrepancies between …

DISCREPANCY definition: the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency. See examples of discrepancy used in a …

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