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Health Encyclopedia: Glaucoma Risk Factors

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About 2 million Americans have open-angle glaucoma, but an exact count is unclear. Experts estimate that by 2010, over 60 million people worldwide will have glaucoma, with 74% of these cases due to open-angle glaucoma. Half of people with glaucoma are unaware of this problem because the condition causes no symptoms.

Elevated intraocular pressure in the eye occurs in 5 - 10 million Americans, but only about 10% of such people develop glaucoma because of this pressure. And, in 15% of ac...

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Risk Factors of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Americans adults. It affects an estimated 4.5 million Americans and 8 million more people worldwide. Age... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications

No medications are specifically approved for the treatment of CFS. However, some may be useful for specific symptoms or in cases where CFS may have a specific cause. Doctors generally use... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors

During the last decade, the number of Americans with high blood pressure has increased by 30 percent. Over 65 million American adults now have high blood pressure, and this condition... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Risk Factors

About 25 million American are expected to have peptic ulcers at some point in their lives. Peptic ulcer disease affects all age groups but is rare in children. Men have twice the risk for... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Long-Term Complications

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