Polypharmacy accounts for almost 30% of all hospital admissions and is the fifth leading cause of U.S. deaths, studies show.

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Polypharmacy (defined as use of five or more drugs) is found in as many as 40% of those older than 65 years.

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In a Wall Street Journal report on teacher burnout, the number one cause of job-related stress in teachers is student behavior - not low pay or long hours – just dealing with the kids.