Hypothermia is a severe condition when your body drops below 35°. If your body keeps on getting colder you can die. Hypothermia can be treated if recognised early.
Symptoms
The symptoms of hypothermia are: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech and drowsiness. If you see anyone with these symptoms take them to a warmer area that's close to you. Wrap the person who has hyperthermia or hypothermia symptoms in a blanket or a coat. Try to warm up the person
The most vulnerable people
People under 4 and over 65 are the most vulnerable people to get hypothermia. It is best if these people are wearing appropriate clothing for the occasion and to keep a close eye on.
How people are found after hypothermia
When people are found dead because of hypothermia they are often found naked because when you have severe hypothermia you can start to feel warm so you take off your clothes which makes your body colder and you die.
Brain damage
Hypothermia can give you temporary brain damage or long term brain damage. When you have hypothermia your brain stops functioning properly and you make bad decisions.
Body temperature
How does hypothermia happen? Hypothermia happens when your body temperature drops below 35°. The average body temperature is 37° or 38°. Hypothermia is caused when your body heat escapes your body faster than you can make heat.
Wind chill
You have a higher chance of getting hypothermia if it’s windy because of wind chill. The wind makes you feel colder than it really is.
Hypothermia deaths
On average 1,500 people die every year because of hypothermia. That is probably more people that you have met.
Prevention
Hypothermia should be treated with caution at all times. You should always be aware of hypothermia no matter where you are. Hypothermia can cause camping in your backyard or tramping up a mountain.
In conclusion hypothermia is serious and you should be cautious.
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