An experimental study on the effects of short-term and long- term exposure to extreme cold environment on body physiologicalresponses

There is a few epidemiological data to make reliable conclusions about short-term and long-term exposure to cold and theirs relatedbody physiological responses. This study aimed to analyze the effects of exposure to extreme cold on physiological responses.staffs as a control group employed in the 15 outdoor mechanic workers as a case group and 50 The study population consisted ofoutdoor auto mechanic workshops. Air environmental factors included dry-bulb temperature and air velocity were measured bythe portable hot wire thermo anemometer in the workstation of each subject. Body physiological responses were also measuredUsing Semmes-Weinstein monofilament, touch sensory tests were conducted.9886 during daily activities in accordance with ISOsoftware. The baseline measurements showed 21 for determining hands sensorineural functions. Data was analyzed using SPSS.)0.05