Abeer Fatima3 months ago

Risk Factors of Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a cold-related medical emergency. It is characterized by body temperature falling below 35 centigrade. Following are the risk factors of hypothermia: - extremes of age - alcoholism - disability e.g., paralysis secondary to stroke - exhaustion - cognitive impairment or some mental illness - drug abuse - certain medications e.g., antipsychotics, antidepressants - anorexia nervosa Reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothermia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352682 Image via: https://htv.com.pk/health/causes-and-prevention-of-hypothermia