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Why does level of oxygen decrease when altitude increases?

Why does level of oxygen decrease when altitude increases?

High altitudes can cause low oxygen saturation levels or desaturation of an individual's blood. It happens because of low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes. Oxygen saturation levels refer to the extent hemoglobin is bound or saturated to oxygen.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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