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1. Are UK Commercial Expeditions Complying with Wilderness Medical Society Guidelines on Ascent Rates to Altitude?

Author

Shah, Neeraj M., Windsor, Jeremy S., Meijer, Heleen, and Hillebrandt, David

Subjects
*MOUNTAIN sickness, *INFLUENCE of altitude, *PACKAGE tours, *PREVENTION
Abstract

The incidence of acute mountain sickness can be reduced by ascending slowly to altitude. We compared a recommended ascent rate with those offered by commercial companies to three of the most popular high-altitude destinations in the world. While the majority complied with the recommended ascent rate, ascents on Kilimanjaro did not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011
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