Hypothermia among elderlies is now increasing in numbers.
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In this photo illustration an old age pensioner keeps warm with the aid of an electric heater on November 6, 2008, in Conwy, Wales. With the recent high rise in fuel and energy bills many senior citizens are facing a cold winter. The UK's National pensioner Convention has called for a higher basic state pension for the over 60's.
Officials confirmed this alarming detail at a Welsh health board.
They explained that more and more old people are experiencing hypothermia because they are afraid to turn on their heaters.
This is because they are afraid of the cost when their heating is on.
The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board stated that a combination of the cold weather and the cost of living crisis is the reason behind the worsening hypothermia of elderlies.
Hypothermia Among Elderlies Worsen
According to ITV's latest report, people are now urged to check their old relatives and neighbors since these individuals are more prone to hypothermia.
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According to a German market research firm, some 600,000 electric heaters were sold in Germany in the first six months of 2022, a 35 percent increase from the same period last year, as German consumers prepare for a possible energy crisis this winter with fears of an interruption in gas delivery from Russia amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Health researchers explained that when the human body's temperature drops below 35 degrees Celsius, that's the time when hypothermia happens.
An Aneurin Bevan University Health Board spokesperson confirmed that elderly individuals with hypothermia are increasing.
"This is sadly due to the extreme freezing cold temperatures and the cost of living crisis with people afraid of the cost of putting their heating on," explained that official.
How to Keep Warm Without Heaters
Health officials said there are other ways to keep warm during cold weather without using heaters.
These include consuming hot drinks, such as coffee or hot chocolate. You can also eat hot meals or wear thick clothes to keep your body warm.
But, if you want to ensure that your elderlies are not cold without worrying about the cost of using heaters, Appliance Analysts reported that there are some cheap models you can rely on:
- Ceramic Heaters
- Space Heaters
- Storage Heaters
- Infrared Heaters
- Oil-Filled Heaters
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