By the State of Alaska. Because of spinal cord injury, the temperature of the body has an increased tendency to fluctuate according to the temperature of the environment. An article about how, why, and what to do about hypothermia. Many animals respond to hypoxic stress by selecting cooler environments, the so-called 'behavioural hypothermia' response. During the winter months many agricultural workers and commercial fishermen face an additional occupational hazard - exposure to the cold.
Some health problems can arise including frostbite, trench foot, and hypothermia.
This sheet is designed to provide readers with basic information on how to prevent cold-related illnesses. When you hear about hypothermia, you usually envision someone stranded in a terrible winter storm. 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. From Diving Medicine Online.