Last year, hypothermia from cold exposure caused or contributed to the deaths of 166 Californians, marking a troubling increase that highlights the dire conditions faced by many unhoused individuals.
Experts attribute the rise in hypothermia deaths to California's growing homeless population, which is particularly vulnerable, especially among older adults living outside.
While warming centers have been established to mitigate the dangers of freezing temperatures for the homeless, advocates insist that more permanent housing solutions and homelessness prevention programs are essential.
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