Prevent Sweat in Cold Weather

For Everyone

Key points

  • Prevent sweat in cold weather.
  • Sweating causes your body to lose heat faster.
  • So, when it's very cold and you start to sweat, take off 1 or more layers.

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Prevent Sweat in Cold Weather

  • Prevent sweat in cold weather.
  • Sweating causes your body to lose heat faster.
  • So, when it's very cold and you start to sweat, take off 1 or more layers.

Get tips on winter weather safety at: www.cdc.gov/disasters.

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National Center for Environmental Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
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