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Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.