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Does Higher Elevation Make You Dehydrated?

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An estimated 150 million people visit high-altitude locations globally every year, many unaware that the thinner, drier air significantly increases their risk of dehydration. So, does higher elevation make you dehydrated? The short answer is yes, due to a combination of physiological responses and environmental factors that accelerate fluid loss.