Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Category: Environmental & Toxicology / Gas Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide (CO) gas, a colorless and odorless gas, accumulates in the bloodstream, replacing oxygen in red blood cells and leading to tissue damage and death.

Global Prevalence

Hundreds of thousands of cases globally annually, with thousands of fatalities (WHO, 2018)

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