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Frostbite Amputation Statistics: Risk & Prevention in the US
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.Tick Bites - Related Articles
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