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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 | |
| White | 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 |
| 9% |
| 85% |
| 3% |
| 3% |
| 1063 |
| ±4 |
| Black | 4% | 31% | 47% | 15% | 3% | 206 | ±8 |
| Hispanic | 7% | 31% | 43% | 8% | 11% | 174 | ±9 |
| Asian † | 2% | 18% | 73% | 4% | 3% | 44 | ±17 |
| Other † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | – | – | 18 | ±26 |