Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.
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It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.
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Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Juvenile American alligator swimming, showing the distinctive yellow striping found on juveniles
Measles. A photograph of a child stricken with measles, showing the tell-tale sign of the skin rash.
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