Impact of a Newly Constructed Motor Vehicle Road on Altitude Illness in the Nepal Himalayas

Conclusions Rapid ascent by the newly constructed road from Besisahar to Manang appears to be related to a significant increase in the number of patients with all forms of altitude illness, especially among Nepalis. The authors believe that educational interventions emphasizing prevention are urgently needed.
Source: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine - Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research