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Hypothermia

• Accidental hypothermia usually results from sudden exposure in an

inadequately prepared person such as an inadequate shelter for a

homeless person or someone exposed in a winter storm or motor

vehicle accident.

• Older adults are particularly exposed to accidental hypothermia due

to age-related changes in normal thermoregulation.