The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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By definition, when a medication is administered intravenously, its bioavailability is 100%.
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Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
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According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.