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What is Hypothermia?When considering the causes of hypothermia, hypothermia symptoms and preventing hypothermia, the first place to start is in understanding the basics.Hypothermia is a potentially dangerous state of the human body which occurs when heat is lost faster than it can be produced. It occurs when the normal body temperature - which is 98.6 degrees F for most people – drops below 95 degrees F. As the body temperature declines the nervous system, heart and other organs struggle to func …

Hypothermia SymptomsShivering is often the first of several hypothermia symptoms. Shivering generally occurs early on in the onset of hypothermia and may not be present as the condition becomes more acute. The most famous hypothermia symptoms are the "fumbles, stumbles and mumbles." As the body temperature drops, the person's ability to perform coordinated tasks, walk smoothly, and talk coherently will decrease. The person may experience increased difficultly in thinking clearly and might make p …

Preventing HypothermiaIt is helpful to consider preventing hypothermia before it occurs. Wear layers in colder conditions, especially loose, light-weight materials. Cotton loses most of its ability to hold in body heat when it is soaked and will speed heat loss, encouraging hypothermia. The best inner layers are made of silk, wool or polypropylene because they hold in body heat more effectively. For wind protection, tight, water-repellent clothing is best as an outer layer.If you are in the outd …