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Old 09-09-2014, 12:16 PM
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Default Dr. Prescribed Meds Kill 106,000 Each Year:
According to a paper submitted by Dr. Barbara Starfield and published in the Journal of the American Medical association, 106,000 people are killed each year from "adverse effects of medications" that were correctly prescribed and taken. (This does not include accidental overdoses or hospital mix-ups.)

The 106,000 yearly deaths are the third leading cause of death but it's not reported by the CDC because it's not a disease. So, if you search, "The top 10 leading causes of death" you won't find it. It almost seems hidden to keep it out of the minds of the average drug consumer. Has this been influenced by the powerful drug companies? It's not a disease but it's a health care treatment.