| Characteristics | No. (%) of deaths n = 384 | No. of deaths per year, mean ± SD | Crude annual mortality rate (per 100 000 population) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause | |||
| Primary hypothermia | 157 (40.9) | 10.467 ± 3.815 | 0.2 |
| Secondary hypothermia | 227 (59.1) | 15.133 ± 3.777 | 0.3 |
| Age, yr | |||
| 1−34 | 85 (22.1) | 5.667 ± 2.582 | 0.3 |
| 35−64 | 184 (47.9) | 12.267 ± 3.262 | 0.7 |
| 65−74 | 47 (12.2) | 3.133 ± 1.727 | 1.0 |
| ≥ 75 | 68 (17.7) | 4.533 ± 1.552 | 1.6 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 281 (73.2) | 18.733 ± 4.621 | 0.9 |
| < 75 yr | 245 (63.8) | 16.333 ± 4.065 | 0.8 |
| ≥ 75 yr | 36 (9.4) | 2.4 ± 1.594 | 2.1 |
| Female | 103 (26.8) | 6.867 ± 2.799 | 0.3 |
| < 75 yr | 71 (18.5) | 4.733 ± 2.251 | 0.2 |
| ≥ 75 yr | 32 (8.3) | 2.133 ± 1.302 | 1.3 |
| All deaths caused by hypothermia | 25.6 ± 4.437 | 0.6 |