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Citation

Rodahl K. Arctic Med. Res. 1991; 50(Suppl 6): 80-82.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Nordic Council for Arctic Medical Research)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1811586

Abstract

Physiologically speaking, working in the cold is primarily a matter of maintaining thermal balance, since both energy metabolism and neuromuscular function is temperature dependent. Body temperature is also subject to variations due to circadian rhythms. While local acclimatization to cold is well established, and may be of considerable practical benefit, general acclimatization to cold, if in fact a reality, is at best of limited practical value compared to know-how, experience, and environmental protection. Some of the major problems associated with the performance of physical work in the cold, are consequences of the hobbling effect of the protective clothing, as well as the obstructive effects of snow and ice, and the chilling effect of wind.


Language: en

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