Blood pressures of Sherpa men in modernizing Nepal

Article Abstract:

Thirty years ago a survey in Nepal found no hypertension, but a recent study shows the population to be at risk of chronic illness with decreasing physical activity levels and more adiposity, and elevated blood pressures (BPs) are now found among a group of 253 Sherpa men. They were studied in Khatmandu and in both urban and rural parts of the high-altitude Khumbu area. Indicators of nutritional status were also recorded. In both locations elevated BPs were very prevalent, but the highest percentage of elevated BPs were in the higher altitude urban area. BMI and age were seen to be strong predictors of diastolic BP. For systolic blood pressure the same factors were involved, as was alcohol consumption.

United States, Hypertension, Risk factors, Sherpas

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Porters of the eastern hills of Nepal: body size and load weight

Article Abstract:

Porters in Nepal are able to carry large loads despite their relatively small body size, probably because they are able to pace themselves and rest frequently. In a study of 635 porters ranging from 10-65 years in age, the adult male porters had a mean body mass of 49.7 kg and height of 155.5 cm. Load weights were 73 plus or minus 15kg, equaling 146% of body mass, plus or minus 30%.

Body size, Body weights and measures, Nepalese

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Commercial porters of eastern Nepal: health status, physical work capacity, and energy expenditure

Article Abstract:

Self-pacing and frequent rest stops were found to be the key factors enabling Nepali commercial porters to carry extremely heavy loads over long distances. No significant differences were found between full-time hill porters and casual part-time porters in health status, physical work capacity or energy expenditure.

Statistical Data Included, Energy metabolism, Work, Work (Labor)

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