Cold Weather Conditions and Risk of Hypothermia Among People Experiencing Homelessness: Implications for Prevention Strategies

Hypothermia is a preventable condition that disproportionately affects individuals who experience homelessness, yet limited data exist to inform the response to cold weather. To fill this gap, we examined the association between meteorological conditions and the risk of hypothermia among homeless in...

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Main Authors: Paige Zhang, Kathryn Wiens, Ri Wang, Linh Luong, Donna Ansara, Stephanie Gower, Kate Bassil, Stephen W. Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/18/3259