Why the study?
Does lifelong exposure to a hypoxic environment improve oxygen transport and aerobic exercise performance compared to acclimatized newcomers?
Population
36 residents at moderate altitude, comprising 17 Tibetans living for generations at high altitude and 19…
Comparison
Tibetan ethnicity with lifelong exposure to high… vs Acclimatized Han newcomers to high altitude
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Highlights potential lifelong hypoxic adaptations; leaves open mechanisms and clinical translation in cardiovascular populations.
Does lifelong exposure to a hypoxic environment improve oxygen transport and aerobic exercise performance compared to acclimatized newcomers?
Lifelong exposure to a hypoxic environment in Tibetans is associated with increased oxygen transport and improved aerobic exercise performance compared to acclimatized Han newcomers.
Ge et al. (1995) studied this question.
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