WHAT IS tHE INTERNATIONAL INCIDENCE/FREQUENCY RATE OF HYPOTHERMIA?
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For most Americans, hypothermia isn't a serious risk. Still, each year nearly 700 people in the United States die of hypothermia. \n\nDeaths from Hypothermia: 0.3 per 100,000 for "excessive cold" in Canada 1997 (86 cases)1 \n\nSociety statistics for Hypothermia \n  Hospitalization statistics for Hypothermia: The following are statistics from various sources about hospitalizations and Hypothermia: \n0.00% (892) of hospital consultant episodes were for hypothermia in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n74% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n42% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n58% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n96% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n15 days was the mean length of stay in hospitals for hypothermia in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n6 days was the median length of stay in hospitals for hypothermia in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n70 was the mean age of patients hospitalised for hypothermia in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n22% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia occurred in 15-59 year olds in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n63% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia occurred in people over 75 in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n0% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia were single day episodes in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n0.017% (8,946) of hospital bed days were for hypothermia in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n0.009% (1,101) of hospital consultant episodes were for hypothermia of newborn in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n77% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia of newborn required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n47% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia of newborn were for males in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n53% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia of newborn were for females in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n7% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia of newborn required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n3.2 days was the mean length of stay in hospitals for hypothermia of newborn in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n2 days was the median length of stay in hospitals for hypothermia of newborn in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n0 was the mean age of patients hospitalised for hypothermia of newborn in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n0% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia of newborn occurred in 15-59 year olds in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03) \n0% of hospital consultant episodes for hypothermia of newborn occurred in peopl
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I'm currently living in Ireland (cold compared to old home of Jersey) and find it damn near IMPOSSIBLE to go out without a coat. The extreme cold can mess with your immune system and make you a lot more susceptible to illnesses. And the Irish here say that if you go out with a wet head, it can cause paralysis... Don't ask-whoever said that was most likely drunk.
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"A record heat wave scorched Europe in August 2003, claiming an estimated 35,000 lives. In France alone, 14,802 people died from the searing temperatures—more than 19 times the death toll from the SARS epidemic worldwide. In the worst heat spell in decades, temperatures in France soared to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and remained unusually high for two weeks."\n\nSee the source URL for more info.\n\nHope that helps!
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the normal temperature from the human body depends where the person lives , in the hot weather or in the cold weather, but the regular temperature is 36 or 37 degrees Celsius
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"Twice as cold" is a nonsensical statement -- there is actually no such thing as "coldness" ... there is only heat.  We humans consider temperatures below a certain point to be "cold" but that is a subjective thing.  Anyway, if it is zero degress today (Celsius ?) then that is equivalent to 273 degrees Kelvin and twice that would be 546 degress Kelvin or 273 degress Celsius -- your hair would catch fire.  (for  zero degrees Farenhiet that would be about 255 degress Kelvin x 2 would be about 510 degrees Kelvin or about 460 degrees Farenheit)
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The average specific heat capacity of a human body is approximately 3500 J/kgK
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Occurrence:\n\nMost popular press articles suggest a link between the winter holidays and suicides (Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania 2003). However, this claim is just a myth. In fact, suicide rates in the United States are lowest in the winter and highest in the spring (CDC 1985, McCleary et al. 1991, Warren et al. 1983). \nSuicide took the lives of 30,622 people in 2001 (CDC 2004). \nSuicide rates are generally higher than the national average in the western states and lower in the eastern and midwestern states (CDC 1997). \nIn 2002, 132,353 individuals were hospitalized following suicide attempts; 116,639 were treated in emergency departments and released (CDC 2004). \nIn 2001, 55% of suicides were committed with a firearm (Anderson and Smith 2003).\n  \nGroups At Risk:\n\nMales\n\nSuicide is the eighth leading cause of death for all U.S. men (Anderson and Smith 2003). \nMales are four times more likely to die from suicide than females (CDC 2004). \nSuicide rates are highest among Whites and second highest among American Indian and Native Alaskan men (CDC 2004). \nOf the 24,672 suicide deaths reported among men in 2001, 60% involved the use of a firearm (Anderson and Smith 2003). \n\nFemales\n\nWomen report attempting suicide during their lifetime about three times as often as men (Krug et al. 2002). \nYouth\nThe overall rate of suicide among youth has declined slowly since 1992 (Lubell, Swahn, Crosby, and Kegler 2004). However, rates remain unacceptably high. Adolescents and young adults often experience stress, confusion, and depression from situations occurring in their families, schools, and communities. Such feelings can overwhelm young people and lead them to consider suicide as a “solution.” Few schools and communities have suicide prevention plans that include screening, referral, and crisis intervention programs for youth.\n\nSuicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24. In 2001, 3,971 suicides were reported in this group (Anderson and Smith 2003). \nOf the total number of suicides among ages 15 to 24 in 2001, 86% (n=3,409) were male and 14% (n=562) were female (Anderson and Smith 2003). \n\nAmerican Indian and Alaskan Natives have the highest rate of suicide in the 15 to 24 age group (CDC 2004). \nIn 2001, firearms were used in 54% of youth suicides (Anderson and Smith 2003).\n \nThe Elderly\n\nSuicide rates increase with age and are very high among those 65 years and older. Most elderly suicide victims are seen by their primary care provider a few weeks prior to their suicide attempt and diagnosed with their first episode of mild to moderate depression (DHHS 1999). Older adults who are suicidal are also more likely to be suffering from physical illnesses and be divorced or widowed (DHHS 1999; Carney et al. 1994; Dorpat et al. 1968).\n\nIn 2001, 5,393 Americans over age 65 committed suicide. Of those, 85% (n=4,589) were men and 15% (n=804) were women (CDC 2004). \nFirearms were used in 73% of suicides committed by adults over the age of 65 in 2001 (CDC 2004). \n \nRisk Factors:\n\nThe first step in preventing suicide is to identify and understand the risk factors. A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood that persons will harm themselves. However, risk factors are not necessarily causes. Research has identified the following risk factors for suicide (DHHS 1999):\n\nPrevious suicide attempt(s) \nHistory of mental disorders, particularly depression \nHistory of alcohol and substance abuse \nFamily history of suicide \nFamily history of child maltreatment \nFeelings of hopelessness \nImpulsive or aggressive tendencies \nBarriers to accessing mental health treatment \nLoss (relational, social, work, or financial) \nPhysical illness \nEasy access to lethal methods \nUnwillingness to seek help because of the stigma attached to mental health and substance abuse disorders or suicidal thoughts \nCultural and religious beliefs—for instance,
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Alot, mostly from dehydration or a heart attack or stroke. I don't think hospitals have released official numbers but its not uncommon where I live to hear of someone dying from it.
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It would have to be caused by heat-fire-or something like that.  But I think it would be around 107.6--then brain damage will occur more than likely over 107.
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About 68-72////I hate being cold or hot...between is good
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THE HUMAN BODY CAN TOLERATE A VARIATION OF 40 DEGREES C \n(72 DEGREES F) WITH NO PROBLEM, WITH PROPER CLOTHING.
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Try here:\n\nhttp://www.fccc.edu/docs/publications/PRN/PRN-news-spring2002-pg5.pdf#search='Cold%20NSS%20side%20effects'
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The ZOMBIE is right,IT IS INTERESTING;) \nCurrent International Research suggests that the virus is killed within seconds of reaching 70 degree C. Avoid food that conatins raw meat or eggs!any properly cooked chicken or egg poses no threat!\n\nBon Apetit
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2.04680 miles\n\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/temp_conversion.html
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yes... 64 degees is very cold... you will need a wet suit to prevent hypothermia. A temperature between 78 and 81 is usually preferred. The bad part is, you part of the ocean rarely achieves these warmer temps.
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Tough one, but here it is according to the World fact Book 2005\n4 births each second of every day   almost 2 people die each second
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"In hypothermia, the heart becomes extremely "irritable", and sudden re-warming can provoke cardiac arrhythmias, irregular beating of the heart in which blood isn't pumped adequately or may not be pumped at all. Common first aid wisdom in helping someone suspected of suffering from hypothermia is to treat them as if they were fragile, or made of glass — do nothing to over-stimulate the heart."