Health Issues
In France, nearly 4,000 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning are reported each year. For Santé publique France, the priorities are to monitor the occurrence of these incidents, describe how they happen, issue alerts when necessary, and inform the general public to reduce the risk of such incidents occurring.
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.
