Tag: Hypohydration

Dehydration is a common condition, with one study finding a prevalence rate between 17% and 28% among older adults in the United States. While dehydration is the common name, there are other, more technical terms used in medical and scientific contexts to describe this state of insufficient bodily fluid.

Over 75% of Americans are believed to be chronically under-hydrated, putting them at risk for hypohydration. While often used interchangeably with dehydration, hypohydration is the actual state of being in a body water deficit, not the process of losing water. Understanding this difference is key to maintaining proper fluid balance and overall health.