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Screening for hypothermia in Orkney.

R A Collacott

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |September 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Hypothermia screening in elderly Orkney residents revealed low body temperatures in 8% of participants. Many elderly individuals may have unsuspected hypothermia, highlighting a need for awareness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Environmental Medicine

    Background:

    • Hypothermia is a significant health risk, particularly for the elderly population.
    • Screening for hypothermia in community-dwelling elderly individuals is crucial for early detection and intervention.
    • Sub-clinical hypothermia may be prevalent and undetected in older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence of hypothermia in an elderly population on an Orkney island.
    • To identify individuals with low body temperature that may go unnoticed.

    Main Methods:

    • A screening survey was conducted among the elderly population of an Orkney island.
    • A high response rate of 96% was achieved.
    • Oral temperatures were measured using standard and low-reading thermometers in 77 participants.

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    Main Results:

    • Only three participants (3.9%) had an oral temperature of 37°C or higher.
    • Six participants (7.8%) exhibited temperatures of 35°C or lower, meeting criteria for hypothermia.
    • Hypothermia was unsuspected in all identified cases.

    Conclusions:

    • A notable proportion of elderly residents in this island community presented with low body temperatures.
    • Undetected hypothermia may be more common in the elderly than previously thought.
    • Routine temperature monitoring should be considered in elderly populations, especially in colder climates.