What are the effects of use and over utilization of surface and ground water? Over-exploitation of ground water lowers water tables, which may damage wetlands, cause ground subsidence, and induce salt-water intrusion in coastal aquifers. Rivers and streams have long been used for discharging the waters. What are the effects of surface and groundwater pollution? Contamination of ground water can result in poor drinking water quality, loss of water supply, degraded surface water systems, high cleanup costs, high costs for alternative water supplies, and/or potential health problems. The consequences of contaminated ground water or degraded surface water are often serious....

What is secondary hypertension? Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure caused by another condition or disease. Conditions that may cause secondary hypertension include kidney disease, adrenal disease, thyroid problems and obstructive sleep apnea. What happens if secondary hypertension is left undiagnosed? Left undiagnosed, secondary hypertension can lead to resistant hypertension, cardiovascular and renal complications, multiple specialist referrals and an unnecessary burden on the healthcare system. Table I Causes of secondary hypertension and suggestive findings. Open in a separate window HOW COMMON IS THIS IN MY PRACTICE? What causes secondary hypertension in Cushing syndrome? Cushing syndrome. In this condition, corticosteroid medications...