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Can a young adult get hypothermia just by being cold in their own home/workplace? |
Hear lots about children and old people getting hypothermia but not much about people of my own age - i.e.31. anyone can get it.... Its possible but usually only if you are in some way restricted in movements (say ill or in a wheelchair); Hypothermia can hit anyone that gets cold enough for long enough A young adult can get hypochondra in their own home/workplace. No. Your body temperature must drop significantly, i.e. be exposed to freezing water or severely cold temperatures to put your body in shock. Just being "chilly" won't cut it If the home is not heated then yes. If the temperature is at room is moderated to a temperature of 15 to 20 degrees Celsius than no it is not possible.Age is irrelevant. Yes. If your 31 and not mentally or physically impaired then you should have the common sense to rectify the problem. while anyone can get it, it would be rare for a young adult to,,, while indoors,,,,,,,,the young and the old are more susceptible to most things, body temperature included (heat, cold), they are not able to take care of theirselfs physically or mentally (to know what/or to be able to do what) is necessary to prevent it ANYONE is capable of getting hypothermia, or frost bite.......no matter the age. What does play the deciding factors are length of time you are exposed to the freezing temps (and they MUST be freezing, room temperatures won't do it), type of clothing worn while exposed, and general health while exposed. Hypothermia is a decrease in the bodies core temperature cause by cold exposure. Anyone can get it, but normally we associate this with people lost in the woods, mountains or wilderness areas. Lately, people in homes with no electricity or heat have made the news when they have been found dead due to hypothermia. Anyone can suffer Hypothermia. The recommended temperature to stay warm indoors is 70 degrees, going under 60 degrees is risky.You should wear layers of clothing and keep living rooms and bedrooms as warm as possible.Don't sit still for too long, keep walking at regular intervals and have hot drinks. Sure. yeah its true... hypothermia occurs in children... |
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