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Aspects of physical activity in high altitude natives
Author(s) -
Velásquez Tulio
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330320213
Subject(s) - altitude (triangle) , effects of high altitude on humans , sea level , pulse rate , terminology , adaptation (eye) , environmental science , atmospheric sciences , physical geography , meteorology , geography , psychology , biology , geology , mathematics , linguistics , philosophy , geometry , endocrinology , neuroscience , blood pressure
Altitude adaptation was measured at sea level and high altitudes in sea level adapted and high altitude adapted natives. Tests of work capacity as measured by O 2 consumption, pulse rate, and ventilation rate are reported. It is noted that comparing our results with those of other investigators is difficult due to variations in terminology and procedure. This suggests the necessity of more precise definitions in studies of the physical activity of high altitude natives.