Does anyone know why Sherpas don't get frostbite?

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Is there an actual medical explanation?
Thanks

2006-12-23 03:50:20 · 2 answers · asked by T&M's Mom 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries

Acclimitization? Better "Hunter's Response"...? Higher metabolism generating more body heat...?

Those would be my guesses.

2006-12-23 04:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by ruadhdarragh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sherpas get frostbites and sunburns, although seemingly not as frequent as white people.

2006-12-23 12:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by Sinka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋