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The rate of AMS and symptoms in men vs women
| Index | Women (n = 32) | Men (n = 67) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMS [n(%)] | 24 (75.0) | 23 (34.3) | < 0.001 |
| AMS score (x ± s) | 3.4 ± 2.0 | 1.9 ± 1.4 | < 0.001 |
| Headache [n(%)] | 25 (78.1) | 42 (62.7) | 0.169 |
| Dizziness [n(%)] | 23 (71.9) | 29 (43.3) | 0.010 |
| Gastrointestinal symptoms [n(%)] | 12 (37.5) | 8 (11.9) | 0.006 |
| Fatigue [n(%)] | 29 (90.6) | 39 (58.2) | 0.001 |
AMS Acute mountain sickness
