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Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

Internet URL

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/guide.asp  

This document also available in Spanish

Sponsoring Agency

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

Exposure to cold temperatures can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems, particularly to infants and the elderly. This consumer health education brochure provides advice on preventing cold-related health problems and what to do to ensure the safety of yourself and your family in the event of a cold-weather health emergency.

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Review Date

4/26/2007