Mal-acclimatization to very high altitudes is the enemy of mental and physical health in the sea level adapted human.

Professional astronomers have successfully evaded researching Mauna Kea Sickness in their summit workers and their offspring, and it is unacceptable for this to continue.

Professional astronomers should consider their tenure atop the sacred mountain of Mauna Kea temporary, as biological science is in the process of characterizing Mauna Kea Sickness in the summit workers.

The medical profession seem incompetent at diagnosing Low Level Radiation Sickness (LLRS).

Mauna Kea Sickness (MKS) needs to be thoroughly researched and characterized by the medical profession before any more very high altitude workplaces are built on the summit. It is likely that once Mauna Kea Sickness is well characterized, all of the manned summit facilities would need to be removed on the grounds of health and safety.

Mauna Kea Sickness (MKS) has cost me close to one million dollars in lost earnings. Long term that figure is expected to rise to four million dollars by age sixty five.

Prolonged altitude sickness generally leads to altitude diseases.

8,000 Feet: Various people will be showing signs and symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).

6,000 Feet: A few people will start showing signs and symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS).