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Revenue (Adjustments to Revenue) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
U.S. | Sales returns, rebates, and discounts
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Revenue, information used to determine revenue recognized, change in accounting estimate, percent (less than)	2.00%

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