What is the meaning of a high RBC count?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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High RBC count means high red blood cell count it occurs if you are living in a high altitude or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.

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