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How Many Americans Use Prescription Drugs?

December 29, 2011
by Stephen R. Santangelo

Here are some really startling facts released by the CDC in 2010.

Just a tad fewer than 50% of all Americans use prescription drugs on a regular basis.

32% of Americans use 2 or more drugs.

1 in 10 use 5 or more prescription drugs regularly.

1 in 5 children are regularly prescribed drugs.

90% of all seniors are on any number of drugs throughout their remaining years.

Exercise, eating organic and a positive lifestyle far exceeds any drug for good health and longevity.


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