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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.