FYI

COMMON COLD - COSTS AND COMPLICATIONS

We all know that the “Common Cold” keeps people out of work and school every year. The following is a list of just how much damage the “Common Cold” does every year.

¨ 1 BILLION The number of colds suffered by Americans each year.

¨ 6 to 10 The number of colds the average child suffers each year.

¨ 300,000 The number of nonprescription cold remedies available today.

¨ $2 BILLION The amount Americans spend on over-the-counter remedies each year.

¨ 22 MILLION The number of school days American children lose to colds each year.

¨ 15 MILLION The number of work days lost in America each year.

¨ $5 BILLION The annual cost in lost wages and medical bills.

As a frame of reference, the most destructive hurricanes and earthquakes have damage estimates in the 5 to 10 billion dollar range. Remember, the cumulative effect that the “Common Cold” has on this country is the equivalent of a major natural disaster. Proper nutrition and regular chiropractic treatment can help you avoid adding to these already staggering numbers.

Biography Magazine, January 2000

Cforyourself, The Vitamin C Awareness Group.

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