In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.
Strategies of fluid feeders.
Counseling Strategies
Parenting Styles
Imperial Influence
Cultural food preferences often influence food choices.
