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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that is found wherever material is burned. Fuel sources are things like gasoline, wood, coal, and propane. You cannot see, taste or smell carbon monoxide, but it can be deadly when you breathe it in. Known as the "invisible killer," CO is dangerous because it blocks your body from taking in the oxygen it needs.
Where is CO found?
CO poisoning is preventable. Most CO poisonings take place at home and are caused by appliances and items that are not properly installed or vented like generators, grills, gas dryers, gas space heaters or fireplaces.
What is the link between CO and climate change?
Climate change is leading to shifting seasonal patterns and more extreme, erratic weather. Hospitals are reporting increases in CO poisoning and death from improperly used generators after storm-related power outages.
What is MiTracking?
MiTracking is a program under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Environmental Health (DEH). MiTracking is also part of the CDC's Tracking Program, a nationwide network of integrated health and environmental data that drives actions to improve community health. MiTracking provides many different Michigan environmental and health datasets in one online location called the data portal. MiTracking users can search, download and display data in tables, charts and maps.
MiTracking includes CO data for Emergency Department Visits (2018-2021) and Hospitalizations (2001-2014; 2016-2020). You can find CO data on the MiTracking Data Portal. For more data updates, sign up for MiTracking on GovDelivery.
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