Author/Editor		Selvamurthy, W
Title		Human adaptation in extreme environments
Type		članek
Source		In: Hočevar A, Črepinšek Z, Kajfež-Bogataj L, editors. Biometeorology 14. Proceedings of the 14th international congress of biometeorology. Part 2. (Vol 3); 1996 Sep 1-8; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Slovenian meteorological society,
Publication year		1996
Volume		str. 241-53
Language		eng
Abstract		Man inhabits or sojourne even in extreme terrestrial environments like high altitude, cold regions, polar zone and desert, for occupation, adventure, tourism and military purposes. Human physiology has the resilience to adapt even in these extreme conditions. A series of studies have been conducted by the author to understand the physiological, biochemical and psychological responses during acclimatization. These studies have been done in general on sojourners, migrants and natives. Autonomic nervous system and central nervous system play a significant role in the acclimatization process. These research have culminated in the formulation of certain acclimatisation schedules, facilitation of acclimatization by pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; prevention and therapy for maladaption problems. Ultimately these studies have helped in improving the quality of life in extreme environments.
Descriptors		ADAPTATION, PHYSIOLOGICAL ALTITUDE COLD CLIMATE TROPICAL CLIMATE ACCLIMATIZATION ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY SLEEP FEEDING BEHAVIOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH