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Table 2
Classification of Participants in Wilderness Ventures
Group A = demonstrated high-performance individuals
Group B = healthy, vigorous individuals
Group C = healthy "deconditioned" individuals
Group D = those with risk factors
Group E = those who are manifestly ill
D.
Risk
factors
A.
High
performance
B.
Healthy,
vigorous
C.
Healthy,
deconditioned
E.
Manifestly
ill
A
B C
D
E
2.5%
2.5%
This classification is useful when matching participants with appropriate
activities and helps determine the features of a medical examination.
Medical responsibility and consequently the need for more complete
examination increases from the individuals in Group A (high performance)
to those in Group E (manifestly ill).
68%
95%
Increasing Medical Responsibility
