Results: Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Published on 01/18/2016
The Canadian prairies are in the middle of a deep freeze. It is currently -45C (-51F) with the windchill this morning.
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1.
1.
Have you ever experienced extreme cold weather?
Yes
61%
1196 votes
No
27%
533 votes
Undecided
6%
111 votes
Not Applicable
6%
112 votes
2.
2.
Which of these extreme cold health risks are you aware of? Your corneas may freeze
20%
381 votes
Your skin (and muscles and tissue) may freeze solid
36%
711 votes
Your body starts shutting down
52%
1007 votes
You may become confused and start undressing
31%
608 votes
Your frozen body may become mummified
22%
429 votes
None of the above
20%
390 votes
Not Applicable
13%
258 votes
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3.
Which of the following ways to keep warm are you aware of? Synthetic and wool fibres provide better insulation
40%
785 votes
Dress in layers with a wind resistant outer layer
72%
1408 votes
Wear warm socks, gloves, hat and a scarf
73%
1434 votes
Cover your nose to avoid frostbite
59%
1143 votes
If you get wet changes your clothes as soon as possible as you lose heat when you are wet
62%
1202 votes
None of the above
4%
79 votes
Not Applicable
10%
196 votes
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