Americans are living longer, but not necessarily healthier
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Life expectancy has increased for Americans to 77.2 years in 2001 from 75.4 years in 1990. Medical treatments and preventive measures have increased as have poor dietary habits and inactivity.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Lack of sleep not just an adult problem
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Causes of sleep disorders in children include obesity and activities that consume large amounts of time, such as television viewing, computer use, homework completion and sports involvement.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Entering the shadow of DES
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The health of the children of women who took diethylstilbestrol while they were pregnant is discussed.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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