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Beware, the Killer Chiller

Forewarned is forearmed. Almost half of all hypothermia deaths occur with folks like us, older and (usually) wiser. If you think it takes zero-degree days, think again. According to Rachel King, Managing Editor of Caregiving Families, death from hypothermia often occurs when the air temperature is a mild 60–65 degrees Fahrenheit. And it can develop rapidly and without warning. Read the risk factors for and indications of hypothermia, along with what to do if you encounter a victim of exposure. Most important, perhaps, is the section on prevention. The life you save could be your own.

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 01:52:24 -0800

Submitted by: Frank Kaiser