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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 | |
| Northeast | 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 |
| 11% |
| 83% |
| 3% |
| 3% |
| 267 |
| ±7 |
| Midwest | 1% | 11% | 80% | 4% | 3% | 347 | ±6 |
| South | 2% | 20% | 67% | 6% | 5% | 574 | ±5 |
| West | 2% | 9% | 82% | 4% | 4% | 317 | ±7 |