The climate and the occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Taiwan.
Hum Exp Toxicol
; 13(7): 493-5, 1994 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-7917506
ABSTRACT
Taiwan is an island situated in the subtropics. The lowest average temperature is around 15 degrees C (59 degrees F) during winter). Despite the mild climate, carbon monoxide intoxication still occurs frequently, especially during the winter. We studied which meteorological factor(s) affected the occurrence of carbon monoxide poisoning in Taiwan. Retrospective data over a period from December 1, 1986, to December 31, 1991, from patients who reported with carbon monoxide poisoning to the Poison Control Center, together with meteorological data were analysed. We found that a lower daily average temperature, especially while a special regional circulation pattern, called a 'cold front' or 'cold surge' (during winter) covers the Taiwan area, is strongly related to the occurrence of CO poisoning.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tempo (Meteorologia)
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Intoxicação por Monóxido de Carbono
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hum Exp Toxicol
Assunto da revista:
TOXICOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article