Numbers: Sep. 3, 2001
20 million Number of people in China projected to be infected with HIV by 2010 if present trends persist
25.3 million Number of people in Africa now infected with HIV
16.6% Teenagers in Jordan 13 to 15 years old who are currently smokers
24.8% Teenagers in Jordan in that age group who were offered free cigarettes by tobacco companies
65% Increase in quarterly profits of Krispy Kreme Donuts Inc. The company's net income rose to $5.9 million
798,000 New cases of diabetes diagnosed each year
16 Number of strikeouts by Arizona Diamondback pitcher Randy (Big Unit) Johnson in seven innings on Aug. 23
16 Number of strikeouts by U.S. Mid-Atlantic pitcher Danny (Little Unit) Almonte in six innings that same night in a Little League World Series game. Johnson sent Almonte an autographed baseball before the game
Sources: New York Times, UNAIDS, Los Angeles Times, National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, espn.com
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