Objective To learn the situation of non-occupational carbon monoxide poisoning cases in 2007 in Yangpu district, and to discuss the intervention measures.
Methods The basic information of non-occupational carbon monoxide poisoning cases reported by medical institutions of Yangpu district in 2007 was statistically analyzed.
Results In a total of 120 non-occupational carbon monoxide poisoning cases reported, 7 cases died, and 73 cases were female accounting for 60.8%. Spring and winter were the main seasons when poisoning cases were highly susceptible. More cases were in young people of 20 to 30 years old which accounted for 36.7%. The main reasons of poisoning were improper use of the gas stove and gas heaters, accounting for 51.7% and 38.3% respectively.
Conclusion To improve the indoor ventilation in winter and spring, to enhance the training of self-rescue and mutual-rescue, to carry out extensive health education, especially among the people lacking of self-protection awareness, those should be the main intervention measures.
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