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Prevention

The best way to avoid cold injuries is to wear adequate clothing when venturing outdoors in the cold.

• Especially in windy conditions, protect the face, hands, and feet.
  
  
• Wearing enough clothing to keep the whole body warm also helps to maintain the circulation to the hands and feet.
  
  
• Avoid tight-fitting clothing.
  
  
• Mittens are warmer than gloves.
  
  
• Do not wear extra pairs of socks if they make shoes or boots fit too tightly.
  
  
• Keep hands and feet dry.
  
  
• If possible, seek shelter during extreme cold.
  
  
• Physical activity with adequate food intake will help keep your hands and feet warm.
  
  
• Do not smoke, because smoking decreases the circulation to hands and feet.