Susceptible to temperature fluctuation between hypothermia and hyperthermia, which may compromise health
Dehydration
Environmental temperature fluctuations
Inactivity
Inappropriate clothing for environmental temperature
Increased oxygen demand
Vigorous activity
Individuals at extremes of weight
Individuals exposed to environmental temperature extremes
Individuals with inadequate supply of subcutaneous fat
Individuals with increased body surface area to weight ratio
Altered metabolic rate
Brain injuries
Condition affecting temperature regulation
Decreased sweat response
Impaired health status
Inefficient nonshivering thermogenesis
Pharmaceutical preparations
Sedation
Sepsis
Trauma