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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.