Barbara Bolton, 87, was admitted to Fairfield Hospital in Bury on December 11 last year. The woman was cold and apathetic. Unfortunately, despite medical care, she died in early January.
The family doctor referred her to the hospital
When the woman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, she was diagnosed with a chest infection. The cause of the ailment was prolonged exposure to very low temperatures.
The woman had previously confessed to her family doctor that she could not afford to heat her apartment. Therefore, the specialist referred her to the hospital. Police coroner Jane Scullion confirmed this version of events.
The 87-year-old’s son admitted in an interview with the British media that relatives spoke to her every day. He added that the situation is very difficult for him at the moment. “We have to deal with a sad loss right now and it’s very difficult for me and our whole family,” the man said.
Hypothermia – when does it happen?
Chilling of the body is usually a consequence of staying outside for a long time at very low air temperature. But living in a cold, unheated home can also lead to it, according to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).
We also lose heat when we dress inappropriately for the weather and weather conditions. However, people who, as a result of an unfortunate accident, fall into a tank with cold water lose the temperature that is safe for the body the fastest. Water cools your body temperature up to 20 times faster than cold air. Read more about it here:
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Source: Gazeta
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