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- Title
Individual strategies for human adaptation under extreme climatic conditions.
- Authors
Shancy Merlin, Arokia Raj Kumar; Priya, A. Jothi; Devi, R. Gayatri
- Abstract
Introduction: Strategies used by individuals to adapt themselves under extreme climatic conditions are a biological and social connection linked specifically with a particular person. Materials and Methods: A sample size of 100 was taken such that they belong to various climatic conditions, and a self-prepared questionnaire was passed among them. The questions ranged from their ability to survive in the climatic condition to the strategies adapted by them to survive in the unforgiving conditions. Results and Discussion: From the questionnaire, it was evident that majority of the people were living in a moderate climatic condition. This being said that about 11% were living in extreme conditions such as high or low temperatures. Conclusion: Climatic conditions are different in different regions of the world. The adaptive measures taken in by the people to survive are essential to maintain life.
- Subjects
CLIMATE extremes; LOW temperatures; LIVING conditions; PHYSIOLOGICAL adaptation; HIGH temperatures
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 12, Issue 8, p1595
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article