How many people have had bad frost bite losing a limb or fingers?

According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 1,000 people in the United States experience a frostbite-related amputation each year. This means that about 200,000 people have lost a limb or finger due to frostbite in the US. The majority of these cases occur in cold climates, such as Alaska, where temperatures can drop well below zero.