Journal of Environmental Health Sciences (한국환경보건학회지)
- Volume 5 Issue 1
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- Pages.25-39
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- 1978
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- 1738-4087(pISSN)
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- 2233-8616(eISSN)
Revies on the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Korea
한국에 있어서 연탄가스 중독에 관한 역학적 조사
Abstract
Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most serious health problems in Korea. In this review, the author made a intensive reference review on the causes of carbon monoxide poisoning, the patterns of carbon monoxide poisoning and the prospects of CO poisoning. Following findings were induced through the review. 1. Carbon monoxide poisoning is influenced by variable social factors than any other diseases or accidents and is more closely related with the economical and cultural parameters of the community. 2. The increase of risk in the populatlon is expected by National Energy Policy and the hazards of CO poisoning will rather be increasing as long as no radical control measure will be taken. 3. More practical control measure, including extensive public relation service, should be established to eradicate this serious health hazard in Korea.
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