Table 1 Causes of hypothermia
From: Accidental hypothermia in Poland – estimation of prevalence, diagnostic methods and treatment
Cause | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
Cold air exposure in alcohol intoxication | 182 | 67.9 |
Cold air exposure | 52 | 19.4 |
Cold water immersion | 17 | 6 |
Substances impairing thermoregulation | 4 | 1.5 |
Other | 13 | 4.8 |
In total | 268 |