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BACKGROUND
Although few retrospective studies of high altitude have reported that obesity might be associated with the development of acute mountain sickness (AMS), this association has not been studied prospectively.
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether obesity is associated with the development of
OBJECTIVE
To estimate the prevalence of obesity and overweight among adults in a high mountain rural population of Pakistan, and to determine the correlates of excess body weight. Design Cross-sectional study.
METHODS
A random sample of 4203 adults (aged 18 years and over) was selected by stratified
The problem of obesity has been investigated on 547 children from the mountains and the city by a questionary and by measuring skinfolds and body weight. The ratio of obesity is very high specially in children of the city and in parents of both groups. Obesity of parents, small sportif activity and
In growing dogs, overweight is assimilated and attributed to a fast growth rate. Proper nutrition plays a very important role during growth as mistakes in feeding may lead to severe disease. This case report is an example for excessive weight gain during growth that, particularly in large breed
This study aimed to examine the relation among body composition, training experience and race time during a mountain marathon. Body composition and training pre-race experience analyses were conducted previous to a mountain marathon in 52 male athletes. A significant correlation between race time
Professional mountain guides face significant occupational health risks, including injuries, accidents, environmental exposures, chronic musculoskeletal strain, and psychological stressors. This study aims to investigate these risks and their impact on the quality of life of a group of The narrative review of Fujita K et al [...].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the incidence of acute mountain sickness in a general population of visitors to moderate elevations, the characteristics associated with it, and its effect on physical activity.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study.
METHODS
Resort communities located at 6300 to 9700 feet elevation
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a potentially lethal condition caused by acute hypoxia after ascending to altitudes higher than 2500 m in a short time. The main symptom of AMS is headache. Numerous risk factors of AMS have been examined, including gender, obesity, ascent rate, age and individual
Puehringer, Reinhard, Martin Berger, Michael Said, and Martin Burtscher. Age-dependent health status and cardiorespiratory fitness in Austrian military mountain guides. High Alt Med Biol 00:000-000, 2020. Background: Mountaineering activities (at moderate and high altitudes)
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To study the acute mountain sickness (AMS) and the influence the altitude has on individuals according to time of exposure, age and place of residence. Study cohort prospective in the shelters of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo (4,800 and 5,000 m), in the Ecuatorian Andes.
METHODS
Tourists from 8
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) can occur upon rapid ascent from low to high altitude. This study examined the association between central adiposity and the development of AMS in young adults during a high-altitude hike. Total and regional body fat were measured at sea level using dual-energy X-ray