Mountaineers’ view of the main cause of frostbite injury
| Mountaineers’ view of cause of injury | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate clothing | 212 | 45.3 |
| Lack or incorrect use of equipment | 85 | 18.2 |
| Lack of knowledge on tackling cold | 68 | 14.6 |
| Severe cold weather | 59 | 12.6 |
| Wet clothing | 12 | 2.6 |
| Long stay in cold weather | 4 | 0.9 |
| Severe wind | 4 | 0.9 |
| Unnecessary contact with snow | 1 | 0.2 |
| Inexperienced guide | 1 | 0.2 |
| Undefined | 21 | 4.5 |
| Total | 467 | 100 |