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HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 / percent) and 5th among children (1.3 percent).
"Unproven remedies promise false hope by offering cures that appear to be painless or quick. Health scams prey on people who are frightened or in pain, especially those living with chronic health problems. At best, these treatments are worthless; at worst, they are dangerous. They may interfere with medicines prescribed by your doctor, waste money, or keep you from getting needed medical treatment. The best way for scientists to find out if a treatment works is through a clinical trial. These scams often target diseases that have no cures, such as diabetes, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease."
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