In the winter, temperatures can easily dip below freezing, but the chill can be made even more intense by wind. Wind chill can speed up the process for conditions like hypothermia and frostbite. This is because the wind and cold send your body temperature plummeting at an accelerated rate.
In this video, learn tips to protect yourself from dangerous wind chill levels.
References
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). How to prevent and treat frostbite.
Basit, H., et al. (2023). Frostbite. StatPearls.
Duong, H., et al. (2024). Hypothermia. StatPearls.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2023). Wind chill.
National Weather Service. (n.d.). Wind chill safety.
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