Hypothermia

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Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety - (PDF)

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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 preventin... Details >

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

Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard

Hypothermia occurs when a person's body temperature drops below normal and stays low for a prolonged period of time. With advancing age, the body's ability to endure long periods of exposure to cold i... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Preventing Frostbite and Hypothermia - (PDF)

This fact sheet from the National Safety Council offers tips on how to prevent, detect and treat cold-related illnesses such as frostbite and hypothermia. ... Details >

National Safety Council

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