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For which reason may people experience shortness of breath more quickly at the top of a mountain than along a seashore?
Why breathing is harder at mountain tops · Asked in 1 wave, 2008 · 1,505 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | A slower pulse rate | A greater gravitational force on the body | A lower percent of oxygen in the blood | A faster heartbeat | A slower circulation of blood | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 2% | 14% | 76% | 5% | 4% | 1505 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 1% |
General Social Survey 2008 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2008 | 2008-04-17 to 2008-09-13 | face to face | 2,023 | 1,505 |
| 19% |
| 71% |
| 4% |
| 6% |
| 263 |
| ±7 |
| 30–44 | 2% | 17% | 74% | 5% | 2% | 421 | ±6 |
| 45–64 | 2% | 10% | 80% | 5% | 4% | 560 | ±5 |
| 65+ | 2% | 12% | 77% | 5% | 4% | 253 | ±7 |