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Essential Altitude Safety Guide

Altitude Illness : Prevention and Treatment

by Steven Bezruchka

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Paperback ISBN: 9780898866858 1 Sep 2005 150 x 100 (mm)

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This classic study explores how the body responds to high altitude, fully revised to incorporate the latest scientific findings.

Essential reading for anyone planning to trek, climb, or travel at elevation, this comprehensive guide provides crucial information on recognizing, preventing, and treating altitude-related conditions. Drawing on current research and medical expertise, it offers practical advice that could prove invaluable in mountain environments.