Carbon monoxide

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Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-04 (EDT)

Carbon monoxide is one of many toxic environmental chemicals. It is formed from the incomplete combustion of fuel. Carbon monoxide decreases the delivery of oxygen to the cells.

Sources

  • Household:
  • leaking furnaces and chimneys, gas stoves, wood stoves and fireplaces, back-drafting from gas water heaters and auto exhaust from an attached garage or nearby traffic.

Impact on Health

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