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El deporte de aventura ha ganado popularidad en los últimos años. Viajar a grandes altitudes o deportes como el alpinismo, cada vez son más frecuentes entre la población y las últimas estadísticas epidemiológicas revelan un aumento considerable de los accidentes en la montaña. Esta creciente morbi-mortalidad, junto con el elevado coste económico de la atención sanitaria, genera un problema de Salud Pública. De todos los viajeros que ascienden por encima de los 2.500 m de altitud, el 40%-90% se verán afectados por el mal agudo de montaña o alguna de sus entidades. El desarrollo de esta enfermedad, potencialmente peligrosa, depende de la susceptibilidad individual, de la altitud alcanzada y de la velocidad de ascenso. La atención sanitaria en un entorno aislado y hostil no siempre es posible por lo que realizar un ascenso seguro y correcto resulta imprescindible para prevenir esta enfermedad. La educación y la prevención son la base de la seguridad en la montaña y es el profesional sanitario quien debe formar a los viajeros, tanto de manera práctica como teórica, proporcionar asesoramiento a clubs o federaciones de montaña, informar a través de charlas previas a la expedición… para lograr un viaje seguro.
Adventure sports have gained popularity in recent years. Traveling to high-altitude or practicing sports such as hiking or trekking are becoming more prevalent among the population and the latest epidemiological statistics are revealing a considerable increase in mountain accidents. This growing morbidity and mortality, together with the high economic cost of health care generates a Public Health problem. Between 40%-90% of those traveling to altitudes above 2.500m are affected by some form of acute mountain sickness. While most cases of altitude illness are mild, some cases can become life threatening. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. Health care in an isolated and hostile environment may not be possible, so ascending slowly is the best way to avoid altitude sickness. Knowledge and learning how to recognize early symptoms is the best prevention and it is the healthcare proffessional responsability to train travellers on general health precautions that will reduce their chances of experiencing this illness through talks and workshops at mountain clubs so that the travellers can have a safe trip.
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Mal de altura, Acetazolamida, Pulmonary edema, Edema encefálico, Altitude, Brain edema, Edema pulmonar, Altitud, Aacetazolamide, Altitude sickness
Mal de altura, Acetazolamida, Pulmonary edema, Edema encefálico, Altitude, Brain edema, Edema pulmonar, Altitud, Aacetazolamide, Altitude sickness
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