As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
