The list of risk factors mentioned for Carbon monoxide poisoning in various sources includes:
Invented kerosene and gas space heaters; leaking chimneys and furnaces; back-drafting from furnaces, gas water, heaters, woodstoves, and fireplaces; gas stoves, automobile exhaust form attached garages, and environmental tobacco smoke. (Source: excerpt from INDOOR AIR POLLUTION: NWHIC)
The following medical news items are relevant to risk factors for Carbon monoxide poisoning:
Risk factors for Carbon monoxide poisoning are factors that do not seem
to be a direct cause of the disease,
but seem to be associated in some way.
Having a risk factor for Carbon monoxide poisoning
makes the chances
of getting a condition higher but does
not always lead to Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Also, the absence of any risk factors
or having a protective factor does not necessarily
guard you against getting Carbon monoxide poisoning.
For general information and a list of risk factors,
see the risk center.
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