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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