According to the Health Development Institute (TAI), Estonia has recorded 13 deaths this year due to hypothermia, comprising seven men and six women. Most incidents occurred in various counties, including Pärnu, Tartu, Ida-Viru, and Lääne-Viru. In about half of the cases, the deaths occurred in the individual's or someone else's home, highlighting that hypothermia can occur even in familiar settings.

At the North Estonia Medical Centre, patients brought in for hypothermia often include elderly individuals with chronic health conditions, as well as the homeless. Dr. Marit Märk, the head of the emergency medical center, noted that many such patients are elderly, living alone, and frequently exhibit complications from viral infections or pneumonia alongside hypothermia. Severe cases may require intensive care and extended hospital stays, while milder hypothermia cases can typically be treated on an outpatient basis.

Hypothermia-related treatments have become costly for the healthcare system, as they not only require medical attention but also involve the management of underlying conditions. The report indicates that while deaths from hypothermia are serious, the health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, focusing on at-risk populations like the elderly and those with substance-related issues, striving to prevent further fatalities during this cold season.