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Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an environmental contaminant, which is emitted primarily from motor vehicles and has numerous adverse impacts on both the environment and the human body. When inhaled, carbon monoxide deprives the body of oxygen and can have long term effects or even result in death. ...
Numerous efforts are underway to reduce carbon monoxide emissions from motor vehicles. ... Carbon monoxide exposure can come from other areas as well. ...
Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless gas, which is classified as a pulmonary asphyxiant. ... Manifestations of carbon monoxide exposure include cardiovascular, neurobehavioral and fetotoxic effects. ... Carbon monoxide inhalation has also been found to cause to ventricular ectopy in some people as well.
Carbon monoxide acts on the body by interfering with the transport proteins and cellular energy production. ... Leaf (1996) clarifies that exposure to carbon monoxide reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood though two mechanisms:
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Exposure to carbon monoxide can occur in a number of locations. ... Carbon monoxide poisoning is serious in the workplace as well.
One study conducted in Southern Florida examined the buildup of carbon monoxide in Palm Beach County Florida produce coolers, which were suspected points of contamination due to the use of propane-powered lift trucks.
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