This dataset, andean_migrants_health_df, is a data frame containing health data from a random sample of Peruvians born in the Andes mountains, but who have since migrated to lower altitudes. The sample was collected to assess the long-term effects of altitude on blood pressure and other health indicators, providing valuable insights into the physiological adaptations of high-altitude populations.
Usage
data(andean_migrants_health_df)Format
A data frame with 39 observations and 5 variables:
- age
Age of the subject (integer)
- years
Years since migration to lower altitude (integer)
- weight
Weight of the subject (numeric)
- height
Height of the subject (integer)
- BP
Blood pressure measurement (integer)
Details
The dataset name has been kept as 'andean_migrants_health_df' to avoid confusion with other datasets in the R ecosystem. This naming convention helps distinguish this dataset as part of the PeruAPIs package and assists users in identifying its specific characteristics. The suffix 'df' indicates that the dataset is a data frame object. The original content has not been modified in any way.