{"id":1527,"date":"2025-03-28T12:05:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T03:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/\/?post_type=disaster-prevention&p=1527"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T05:45:44","slug":"hypothermia","status":"publish","type":"disaster-prevention","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/disaster-prevention\/hypothermia\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent Hypothermia in Disasters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stay Warm, Stay Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warmth Saves Lives\uff1b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While staying hydrated is essential during disasters, maintaining body temperature takes precedence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When a person’s body temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius, their vital functions begin to deteriorate.<\/strong> A core body temperature below 32 degrees Celsius can result in serious complications including altered consciousness and respiratory failure, potentially leading to death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the other hand, dehydration tends to progress relatively slowly.<\/strong> Symptoms such as thirst and headache may appear, and in severe cases, it can lead to altered consciousness or kidney failure. However, it can be improved by adequate hydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your body temperature drops too low, you can develop hypothermia, which can be life-threatening.<\/strong> If you’re in a disaster and can’t get heat or warm food, it’s important to keep warm to prevent hypothermia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Countermeasures for hypothermia in the event of insufficient measures in a disaster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Huddling together for warmth. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Share something warm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Move one’s body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Reuse a plastic bottle.<\/strong> (By filling a plastic bottle with hot water, you can create a makeshift hot water bottle.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wrap oneself in cardboard or newspaper. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Utilize emergency thermal blankets and heat packs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Seek medical attention.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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