Population level determinants of acute mountain sickness among young men: a retrospective study

Population level determinants of acute mountain sickness among young men: a retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many visitors, including military troops, who enter highland regions from low altitude areas may suffer from acute mountain sickness (AMS), which negatively impacts workable man-hours and increases healthcare costs. The aim of this s...

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Main Authors: You Haiyan, Pei Tao, Tao Fasheng, Li Xiaoxiao, Liu Yan, Gao Yuqi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
acute mountain sickness
risk factor
high altitude
young men
logistic regression
retrospective study
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/740

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