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What is the most common cause of hypothermia?A.Sleeping outdoorsB.Getting wetC.SnowD.Freezing temperatures

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What is the most common cause of hypothermia?A.Sleeping outdoorsB.Getting wetC.SnowD.Freezing temperatures

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The most common cause of hypothermia is D. Freezing temperatures. Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. This can happen in extremely cold weather, especially if the body is not adequately insulated with warm clothing or is exposed to wet and windy conditions.

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