Study: Over half of Americans on chronic medicines

By LINDA A. JOHNSON, AP Business Writer, Medicine & Health / Medications

(AP) -- For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows. The most widely used drugs are those to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol - problems often linked to heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

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