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Bitter Cold

Synopsis
A brief survey of the conditions putting old people at risk of hypothermia, of research into the condition and of initiatives taken by some local authorities to reduce the risk and the incidence. Looks at alarm and monitoring systems in the home and low cost schemes to insulate old housing.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 29 min.
Year of production
1985
Availability
out of distribution
Uses
Medical and health professionals working with the elderly.*
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
hypothermia; old people

Production Company

Name

Software Production Enterprises Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Electricity Council

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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Address
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