Winter is approaching, bringing a frosty chill to Japan and making hot baths especially inviting — but also risky.
While Japan doesn't typically experience deep-freeze conditions, the winter temperature drop increases the risk of bath-related fatalities caused by what is known as "heat shock,” a sudden change of blood pressure that can lead to fainting or strokes.
If heat shock happens to someone in a bathtub, they could drown.
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