While we in Alabama are familiar with winter cold snaps, we're not used to dangerously cold weather. Know the warning signs of cold weather exposure. alwx alabamanewsnetwork
While we in Alabama are familiar with winter cold snaps, we’re not used to dangerously cold weather. Know the warning signs of cold weather exposure.When exposed to cold, our bodies begin to lose heat faster than it can be produced. This results in abnormally low body temperature called hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when the body’s core temperature falls below 95 degrees, just a few degrees less than the normal body temperature.
Hypothermia makes people unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia especially dangerous, because a person may not know when it is occurring and then will not be able to do anything about it.· Older adults with inadequate food, clothing or heating· People who remain outdoors for long periods—the homeless, hikers, hunters, etc.As the body ages, the ability to maintain a constant internal temperature decreases.
Knowing what to do in cold weather can help prevent hypothermia. To provide protection, older adults’ living quarters should be heated to at least 65 degrees, they should wear suitable clothing, have plenty of warm blankets available, and eat nutritionally balanced food. In addition to advanced age, common risk factors for hypothermia are substance abuse and mental impairment. Certain commonly used drugs such as tranquilizers may contribute to the onset of hypothermia. Furthermore, many deaths from hypothermia are complicated by alcohol consumption, which can lead to dehydration and impaired judgment.· Exhaustion or feeling very tired
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