Carbon monoxide

Colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, carbon monoxide (CO) is an imperceptible toxic gas. It is the cause of many cases of poisoning during the winter months.

Our missions

  • Coordinate the surveillance system

  • Monitoring epidemiological trends in carbon monoxide poisoning

  • Identify risk factors and adapt preventive measures

  • Preventing the risk of poisoning among the general public

In brief

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Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen to any of us and have serious consequences.

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~4000

cases of poisoning per year

In relation to

Extreme cold

thematic dossier

Cold weather increases the risk of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and can lead to hospitalizations and death. This impact is observed within 3 to 21 days of exposure to the cold.

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