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The Effect of Chronic Intermittent Hypobaric Hypoxia on Sleep Quality and Melatonin Serum Levels in Chilean Miners

High-altitude mining is an important economic resource for Chile. These workers are exposed to chronic intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (CIHH), which reduces their sleep quality and increases the risk of accidents and long-term illnesses. Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland, is a sleep i...

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Autores principales: Calderon-Jofre, Rodrigo, Moraga, Daniel, Moraga, Fernando A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8864145/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35222064
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.809360