Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly toxic, odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuels, including oil, coal, wood, propane, and natural gas. Inhalation of high levels of CO can lead to CO poisoning and may result in tissue and organ damage.
CO poisoning is responsible for more than 500 deaths and over 20,000 emergency department visits every year. It is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the U.S. To better understand the impact of CO poisoning, the California Environmental Health Tracking Program (CEHTP) is providing data and information to help track CO poisoning in California.
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Additional information about CO poisoning is provided in the links below. Select a topic or use the left side bar to navigate.
- What is CO Poisoning: CO is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of fuelss. CO poisoning occurs when the level of CO in the blood is higher than normal...more
- Who is at Risk: People and animals of all ages are susceptible to CO poisoning. Certain risk factors, conditions, and activities may increase susceptibility to CO poisoning...more
- Prevention and Treatment: CO poisoning is preventable. There are several things that you can do to help prevent CO poisoning. Early treatment may prevent tissue damage and reduce the likelihood of long-term effects...more
- How is it Measured: To understand who is at risk for CO poisoning in California, it is important to look at morbidity, mortality, and risk factors for CO poisoning. We provide data and information specific to CO poisoning-related morbidity...more
- Where to Find Data: CEHTP provides data and information on emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to CO poisoning...more
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