Table 2 Caucasians (two groups) vs. Sherpas
Subjects | Number | Exposure | RBC (cells/mm3) | Hb (g%) | Hct (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Time (weeks) | |||||
Italian (mountaineers) | 36 | Continuous | 8 | 7.03 ± 0.66 (S.D.) | 23.52 ± 1.64 | 66.34 ± 4.31 |
Sherpas | 21 | Continuous | 8 | 5.02 ± 0.80 | 20.10 ± 1.26 | 62.66 ± 4.69 |
Italians (helicopter personnel) | 11 | Intermittent (2–6 h daily up to 6,300 m) | 5 | 5.02 ± 0.45 | 19.6 ± 1.32 | 55.5 ± 2.40 |