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Death due to Hypothermia has happened to approximately 450 children in the United states since 1998.  A senseless tragedy that can happen to even the safety-obsessed parent.  Hypothermia is caused when the body's temperature rises uncontrollably.  "It's reasonable to call this an epidemic.  It happens, on average, once a week from spring to early fall." says noted expert David Diamond, Ph.D.  Babies and young children are not able to regulate their temperatures well - - warming at a rate three to five times faster than an adult.  Depending on such factors, as well as the color of clothing worn, when he/she last drank someting, an infant might die of hypothermia in less than 15 minutes.  Cooler weather is no guarantee of safety.  And, despite popular belief, cracking a window does not help.

For additional information and suggestions as to how to avoid such a tragic loss visit - Tragedy in the backseat: Hot car deaths

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