By the State of Alaska. Causes of hypothermia, how the body loses heat, how to diagnose hypothermia, how to prevent it, and how to treat victims of hypothermia. Alaska Sea Grant and the Literacy Council of Alaska. However, hypothermia can occur when it''s wet, windy and up to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition is most common in cold weather, but infants and the elderly can develop hypothermia at temperatures greater than 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Image illustrates techniques to prolong life in cold water.
University of Colorado at Denver, Chemistry Department. Image illustrating 5 ways the body loses heat. How to dress for cold. Learn how to select clothing. Alaska Sea Grant and the Literacy Council of Alaska.