In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
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Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.
Global Stratification: Income of the World's Nations
Distribution of the Income of Americans
Ten Leading Causes of Death in Low-Income Countries, 2008
Income Inequality in the United States: 1947–2009
How Health Interacts with Income
Construct a Lorenz curve that shows income distribution in this society.