The Regular Use of Aspirin Can Cause Stomach Ulcers and Long-Term

question 19

True/False

The regular use of aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and long-term use can cause cataracts.

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The pace at which the overall price level for goods and services increases, diminishing the buying power.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.

Base-Year Prices

Prices from a specific base year used to express the real value of goods and services in order to remove the effects of inflation over time.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used as an indicator of inflation.