Who Is Most Susceptible to Frostbite?

The elderly, children, infants, the homeless, newcomers to Canada not well-versed in how to dress for winter weather, outdoor workers, individuals with conditions that cause poor circulation, such as diabetes, and outdoor sport enthusiasts such as mountaineers are most susceptible to frostbite.

Sources: About.com First Aid, eMedecineHealth, Medscape, WebMD

Frostbite FAQs

• What is frostbite?
• What does frostbite look like?
• How long does it take to get frostbitten?
• Could you provide me with a breakdown of what to wear and what to do depending on the temperature and wind chill index?
• How do I prevent frostbite?
• What are the symptoms of frostbite?
• Who is most susceptible to frostbite?
• Who gets frostbite the most though?
• I think I may be frostbitten. What should I do?