Question

why is high blood pressure known as \the silent killer\?
a. it generally shows no symptoms.
b. it kills people while they sleep.
c. it generally increases the risk of heart attacks.
d. it kills by cutting off the airways.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no obvious symptoms. People may have high blood pressure for years without knowing it, which can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Option B is incorrect because it doesn't specifically kill people while they sleep. Option C is a consequence of high blood pressure but not the reason for the "silent killer" nickname. Option D is not a common way high blood pressure causes death.

Answer:

A. It generally shows no symptoms.