Aerospace medicine deals with the medical requirements of humans in atmospheric space, and people who travel by air. Aerospace medicine is a combination of aviation medicine and space medicine. An aerospace medicine physician practices within the branch of preventive medicine, and works with those who have problems or conditions related to air travel, such as air sickness, weightlessness, life support measures for astronauts, or ear pressure problems.

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has 19 practicing aerospace medicine doctors. Broken out by city, aerospace medicine doctor density in Aurora is 3, in Castle Rock is 1, in Colorado Springs is 3, in Denver is 1, in Fort Carson is 1, in Grand Junction is 1, in Peterson Afb is 3, in U S A F Academy is 6, and in United States Air Force Acad is 1.

Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.