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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.