More than 300 carbon monoxide poisonings have occurred since September 1. The Corsican Regional Health Agency is sounding the alert.
The first snows fell on the French massifs. Some have even touched the east of Paris. In response, the heaters came back on. If the degrees drop, carbon monoxide poisoning, they skyrocket. Several hundred French people have already paid the price. The Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Corsica is therefore sounding the alarm and recalls the precautions.
Heating, yes, but not at any cost. As Public Health France recently recalled, 80% of poisonings occur accidentally in a home. Blame it on dilapidated or poorly maintained facilities. Indeed, carbon monoxide is produced during incomplete combustion (gas, fuel oil, charcoal, etc.). This molecule attaches to hemoglobin instead of oxygen, which is essential for the body. Lack of supply can cause death. In French homes, incidents of this type are frequent, despite repeated campaigns by health authorities since 2005. They have at least made it possible to reduce serious cases requiring hospitalization.
Maintain conduits
But the message is struggling to get across the country. Since the start of the season, 305 people have been poisoned. A departure on the hats of wheels. The last survey of Public Health France highlighted the lack of knowledge in the homes. The French have difficulty in identifying the rules to be observed in order to avoid the accumulation of this odorless and colorless gas.
However, a few simple measures can reduce the risks: regularly maintain the flue pipes and have them checked by a professional. Devices which are not intended to heat a room – braziers and generators for example – must not be used and placed outdoors. Regular ventilation of the rooms is also recommended.
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