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

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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86 publications

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Commentary. Effects of temperature and air pollutants on cardiovascular and respiratory diseases among men and women over 65 in Tokyo, July–August 1980–1995. Special Issue. Air Pollution and the Elderly: Specific Issues

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Commented analysis. Air pollution and emergency department visits for respiratory diseases among older adults: a time-series study in São Paulo, Brazil. Special issue. Air pollution and older adults: risk assessment

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Commentary. Effects of London’s air pollution on general practice visits for upper respiratory tract conditions. Special Issue. Air Pollution and Older Adults: Specific Considerations

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Pregnancy and Smoking: An Objective Assessment of the Effects of Smoking Through the Measurement of Exhaled Carbon Monoxide, Results from 13,330 Measurements Taken at Delivery.

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Commentary. Impact of changes in transportation and travel patterns on air quality and childhood asthma during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA. Special Issue. Air Pollution Control Measures: What Are Their Health Benefits?

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Commented analysis. Air pollution and hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in three regions of the United States. Special issue. Air pollution and older adults: specific considerations

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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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