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Cardiovascular Diseases

Question 6 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_0800300_Health_1_Life_Management_Skills_2019

Hypertension is called "the silent killer" because __________.

Answer
A
it kills people while they sleep
B
there is no treatment for it
C
it generally has no symptoms
D
if affects the voice box first

Explanation

Hypertension is often called “the silent killer” because high blood pressure usually causes no noticeable symptoms, even while it damages the body over time. Therefore, the correct choice is “it generally has no symptoms.”

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