Just as heat waves endanger human well-being, He cold its impact on human health. Very low temperatures can cause complications on the skin, on the respiratory system and also on moodaccording to medical specialists from the University of Chile Clinical Hospital consulted in an article published on the institution’s website.

In addition, there are other risks in winter, such as physical injury due to slips, trips and falls, added the Met Office, Britain’s National Weather Service.

That main victim because the effects associated with low temperatures are over 65 yearsThat infants and children under 5 years year, that pregnant, those with long-term health conditionspeople with disabilities and those without adequate heating (such as the homeless), explains the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

There are several ways to prevent low temperatures from affecting your health, both before and during cold weather.

With the arrival of winter, those living in areas affected by extreme cold, where snowfall and frost are frequent, should “prepare a family evacuation plan and emergency supplies with all the necessary elements,” the Argentine government suggests on its official website.

Furthermore, articles published on government websites highlight the importance of receive the vaccine recommended by local health agencies to reduce health complications and deaths due to respiratory infections.

In addition, the Argentine government highlighted the importance of stay up to date with warnings and recommendations issued by local authorities to know when and how to prepare for extreme events.