What Type of Polycythemia is Common in People Who Live

Question

What type of polycythemia is common in people who live at high altitudes?
A)​primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)climbing
E)​unstable

Accepted Answer

People who live at high altitudes commonly develop secondary polycythemia due to the body's adaptive response to low oxygen levels. Primary polycythemia is a rare genetic disorder, while tertiary and unstable polycythemias are not recognized classifications. There is also no classification called climbing polycythemia.