長期南極越冬生活の心身両面に及ぼす影響

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Medical and psychological investigations were performed on 37 members of 30 th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE-30) wintering members throughout a year. Psychosomatic investigations consisted of CMl, Y-G and Egogram. Physiological investigations consisted of standard 12-induction electrocardiogram, Holter long-time electrocardiogram, blood 'pressure, hematological and biochemical studies, and serum cortisol level. Although no significant disease was observed throughout the wintering period, various mental and physical complaints were observed. A depressive tendency and the decrease in positiveness were seen in the midwinter period. With Holter long-time electrocardiogram recordings, the disappearance of the circadian rhythms of heart rate was observed. An elevation of serum cortisol level was observed which suggested the existence of stress-irritation. Serum total protein, serum albumin, hematocrit and hemoglobin lowered during the wintering period. Other examinations on electrocardiogram, blood pressure, hematological and biochemical studies revealed no significant changes.
日本心身医学会の論文
1994-10-01