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Related information from NHS ChoicesLinks to information about staying healthy in cold weather on the NHS Choices website. Keep warm, keep wellCold homes have a significant impact on people's health and can lead to serious problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression. For more information on health issues related to cold weather, see the keep warm, keep wellpage. HypothermiaHypothermia occurs when a person's normal body temperature of around 37°C (98.6°F) drops below 35°C (95°F). The hypothermiasection provides details about the condition, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Winter healthInformation about winter health, including beating the winter blues; flu and the flu vaccine; ways to stay healthy this winter; winter health risks; what to do in very cold weather; and how to avoid winter weight gain. Winter health for older peopleWinter weather can affect older people's health and wellbeing. See how to keep fit and healthy during the coldest months of the year. Eating well on a budgetA dietitian explains how you can eat healthily on a budget. Health A-Z - conditions and treatmentsUse the health A-Z - conditions and treatmentssection to find information on a range of health conditions and their related treatments. The section also contains information and advice about medicines and general health matters.
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Handwashing - information for patients, relatives and carers [93kb] [pdf]
A guide to effective handwashing from North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust. Follow the techniques in this guide to help prevent the spread of infection and disease.
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