what are the health effects of living 5000 feet above sea level?

Question

brain function? lungs? circulatory? sexual performance? acne? alcohol consumption? metabolism?

Answer 1

Usually altitude doesn't have an effect below 7500 feet. In the long term, more than a couple of weeks, your body will adapt completely to the altitude. Your blood my end up making more red blood cells to help circulate the lower concentrations of oxygen.