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Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.