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Water

Water is a basic necessity of human life, so why do 1 in 10 people lack that basic need? Well there are a lot of reasons, some lack it because of the environment they live in is having a drought or some other abnormal events, some lack it because they simply can't afford it. The lack of water is dangerous and can be deadly to people, not having water for long periods of time can extremely affect the health of the person lacking that water.

Where does lack of water happen?

Lack of water can happen anywhere, but mostly from 3rd world countries where there isn't a stable economic system. It also happens when their is a drought and or a heatwave. Lack of water doesn't only affect 3rd world countries but everywhere.

Health Issues

Well one issue is keeping the body fully hydratred is essential to the heart, because if your body is de-hydrated the blood inside becomes much thicker and this causes resistance to your natural blood flow. Also if the body is lacking water this may also lead to a rise in blood cholesterel. Did you know that this also leads to highblood pressure and may also slead to cancer? I hope you now see the major risk that happens when your body is lacking water.

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