Washington, D.C— Lately, we have been experiencing a record cold weather, that took over a large portion of U.S territory. Yet, the temperatures have been increasing in the last days. Now, we are starting the winter and we need to get ready for the next extreme cold wave.
In fact, doctors say that the icy temperatures can represent a health risk. “Is better to limit activities in open areas because the long exposition to cold air can cause frostbite and hypothermia” said Dr. John Marshall, President of Emergency Medicine in Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Both conditions can be serious, and even potentially harmful, if not treated.
