Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.