In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Adapoids and omomyoids had longer snouts and are the first “true” primates.
Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves