Hypothermia
Alternate Names : Cold Exposure, Low Body Temperature
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Hypothermia: Causes
Hypothermia occurs when more heat is lost than the body can generate. It is usually caused by extended exposure to the cold.
Common causes include:
- Being outside without enough protective clothing in the winter.
- Falling overboard from a boat into cold water.
- Wearing wet clothing for an extended period of time in windy or very cold weather.
- Heavy exertion, not drinking enough fluids, or not eating enough in cold weather (even in above-freezing temperatures).
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