Does living at moderate altitudes in Austria affect mortality rates of various causes? An ecological study
Objectives The effects of altitude residence on ageing, longevity and mortality are poorly understood. While adaptations to chronic exposure to altitude may exert beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors and some types of cancer, an elevated risk to die from chronic respiratory diseases has...
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| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-06-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e048520.full |
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