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Prescriptions drugs usage rate on the rise across the nation

October 26, 2015 by Archived posts Leave a Comment

By Raequan Harrison |Staff Writer| Seventy percent of Americans are now on at least one prescription drug, according to the NY Daily News. Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center research center conducted a study and found that seven out of 10 Americans are inclined to use prescription drugs, and over 50 percent of the population use more than one drug.   “Often when people talk about health conditions they’re talking about chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes,” Dr. Jennifer St. Sauver Ph.D. of the Mayo Clinic.   “However, the second most common prescription was for antidepressants—that suggests mental health is a huge issue and is something we should … [Read more...] about Prescriptions drugs usage rate on the rise across the nation

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