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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.
An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.