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This fact sheet presents frequently asked questions about winter weather. Answers include information on hypothermia and its warning signs, the warning signs of frostbite, the best clothing to wear du... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Winter weather can knock out heat and power and communications services to your home or office, cause traffic accidents on icy roads, and lead to hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is imp... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Exposure to cold temperatures can cause other serious or life-threatening health problems, particularly to infants and the elderly. This consumer health education brochure provides advice on preventin... Details >

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Hypothermia occurs when a person's body temperature drops below normal and stays low for a prolonged period of time. With advancing age, the body's ability to endure long periods of exposure to cold i... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

This fact sheet from the National Safety Council offers tips on how to prevent, detect and treat cold-related illnesses such as frostbite and hypothermia. ... Details >

National Safety Council  

When the temperature drops, older adults run a high risk of health problems related to the cold-including hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature), frostbite, falls in ice and snow, and injuries... Details >

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  

This page provides preparation information about winter weather, including house and car checklists, emergency supplies, indoor and outdoor safety, and travel. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services