Phenomena and Processes

Extreme Cold

Below normal weather temperatures that may lead to serious health problems. Extreme cold is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Below normal weather temperatures that may lead to serious health problems. Extreme cold is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Extreme Cold Weather
  • Cold Weather, Extreme
  • Cold, Extreme
  • Weather, Extreme Cold

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Cold (1966-2008)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G16.500.275w.063w.725w.232w.250
  2. G16.500.750.775w.291w.250
  3. N06.230w.300.100w.725w.154w.500
  4. N06.230w.300.100w.725w.710w.300w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extreme Cold. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055873. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055873
  2. Extreme Cold. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70442137