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What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?

What is the effect of high altitude on an unacclimated person?

High altitude environments can be debilitating to unacclimatized individuals exposed to elevations above 3,000 m (9,843 ft) for periods ranging from several hours to days. Moderate hypoxia induces substantial alterations in physiological and psychological parameters within a few hours

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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