In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.