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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Asthma occurs in one in 11 children and in one in 12 adults. African Americans and Latinos have a higher risk for developing asthma than other groups.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.