Everyone may be frostbite if exposed to cold weather for long periods of time. It is normal for people who work outside in the cold or exercise in outdoor areas to be more vulnerable if they do not get well enough.
But some people are also more sensitive to the very cold weather, including:
• Young and old.
• Diabetics, and patients with diseases accompanied by impaired circulation.
• People suffering from heart disease and taking anti-beta drugs that reduce blood flow to the skin.
• People who smoke or drink alcohol while exposed to cold weather.
• Wear wet clothes, not wearing adequate clothing and exposure to high winds, all increase the chance of injury.
But some people are also more sensitive to the very cold weather, including:
• Young and old.
• Diabetics, and patients with diseases accompanied by impaired circulation.
• People suffering from heart disease and taking anti-beta drugs that reduce blood flow to the skin.
• People who smoke or drink alcohol while exposed to cold weather.
• Wear wet clothes, not wearing adequate clothing and exposure to high winds, all increase the chance of injury.
