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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).

"To protect yourself, question claims of miracle cures or breakthroughs and be wary of what you see or hear in advertisements or on the Internet. Newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV stations do not always check whether advertising claims are true. Find out about a product before you buy it, do not let a salesperson pressure you into a snap decision, and check with your healthcare provider first. Warning signs include promises of a quick or painless cure; claims that a product uses a special, secret, or ancient formula; sales only by mail or from one company; unproven case histories from so-called satisfied patients; claims to cure a wide range of ailments or diseases that medical science has not cured; no-risk, money-back guarantees; additional free gifts or larger quantities offered as special promotions; and requests for advance payment while claiming that supplies are limited."

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