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Frostbite: occurrence, risk factors and consequences.

J Hassi1, T M Mäkinen

  • 1Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Cold Work Action Program, Oulu, Finland. juhani.hassi@occuphealth.fi

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|September 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Frostbite is more common in northern civilians than previously believed, with lifetime incidences reaching 68%. Understanding environmental and individual risk factors is crucial for preventing long-term health issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Dermatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Frostbite is a significant health concern, particularly in northern civilian populations.
  • Previous incidence data often focused on military contexts, underestimating civilian impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence of frostbite in civilian populations.
  • To identify and categorize various predisposing factors for frostbite.
  • To underscore the potential for long-term functional disadvantages and disabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on frostbite incidence and risk factors.
  • Categorization of predisposing factors into environmental, individual, behavioral, and occasion-linked.
  • Analysis of reported functional and occupational consequences.

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Main Results:

  • Cumulative lifetime frostbite incidence in civilians may range from 44% to 68%.
  • Frostbite commonly affects extremities and the head region.
  • Identified risk factors include environmental, individual, behavioral, and situational elements.

Conclusions:

  • Frostbite poses a substantial public health risk to northern civilian populations.
  • Further risk analyses are needed for identified predisposing factors.
  • Frostbite can lead to temporary or permanent disabilities and long-lasting sequelae.