Osteoporosis Is Called the silent disease.It happens alot for elders. Definition:Osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone.
Untreated hypertension increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. These are the first and third commonest causes of death in the USA. Hypertension can also damage the kidneys and increase the risk of blindness and dementia. That is why hypertension is referred to as a "silent killer."
