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More Americans Taking Prescription Medications

More Americans Taking Prescription Medications

May 14, 2008 - 6:57am

TRENTON, N.J. - For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.

The most widely used drugs are those to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol — problems often linked to heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

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