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3.Why are very young and very old people at higher risk for dehydration than individuals of other ages

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young infants have an excess of ECF that can easily be lost. Older people - total body water decreases with age resulting in easier dehydration. and middle age people dont get dehydrated becuase thir inmune system is stronger and thay are healthier.

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