Cold-Weather related Deaths Surveillance Report: Data from November 3, 2024 to January 15, 2025

Authors

  • Supansa Suriya Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Jiraporn Prommongkhol Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
  • Rittikrai Namket Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
  • Suphanat Wongsanuphat Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59096/wesr.v56i1.4154

Keywords:

Cold-Weather, deaths

Abstract

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- Between November 3, 2024, and January 15, 2025, 12 fatalities potentially related to cold weather conditions were recorded. This figure is higher than the previous year but remains below the median for the past 5 years.

- The majority of the fatalities occurred in the northeastern region. The average age of the deceased was              59 years, with the age group that had the highest number of fatalities being 45-59 years, representing 41.67%.

References

Ministry of Public Health Thailand, Department of Disease Control. The Department of Disease Control recommends that, during this winter, individuals avoid prolonged exposure to soaking in water or wearing wet clothing, as these conditions may increase the risk of hypothermia [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 18]. Available from: https://datarisk com-ddc.moph.go.th/download/กรมควบคุมโรค-แนะช่วงหน้/ (in Thai)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preventing Hypothermia [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 18]. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/ winter-weather/prevention/index.html

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, The Meteorological Department. Weather forecast for the winter season of Thailand, 2024, issued on November 5, 2024 (Revised 1) [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2025 Jan 18]. Available from: http://climate.tmd. go.th/content/file/3247 (in Thai)

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Published

2025-01-28

How to Cite

Suriya, S., Prommongkhol, J., Namket, R., & Wongsanuphat, S. (2025). Cold-Weather related Deaths Surveillance Report: Data from November 3, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Weekly Epidemiological Surveillance Report, 56(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.59096/wesr.v56i1.4154

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 1 (2025): January 2025

Section

Health situation analysis

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