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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.