Health Agency Reminds State Residents That Cold Can be Deadly

Having already seen record-breaking cold this year, and with frigid temperatures in the forecast for most of the state this week, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to remind residents to take steps to be safe and stay warm as temperatures fall. Last winter, 75 people died from exposure to cold across Wisconsin. The number of deaths was 36% higher than average over the past few winters, likely due to the sustained extreme cold and...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news