Investigation and analysis of 57 cases of group poisoning by harmful gas in Sichuan province
Objective To put forward prevention strategies by analyzing the occurrence features and patterns of group poisoning by harmful gas.Methods A descriptive analysis was conducted on the epidemiological features of 57 cases of group poisoning by harmful gas that occurred in Sichuan province from January 2020 to March 2021.Results The total number of poisoned patients was 226,including 107 males(47.35%)and 119 females(52.65%).There were 12 deaths,and the mortality rate was 5.31%.The poisoning cases mainly occurred in winter(from December to February of the following year),and the main poisoning sites were homes or rental houses.There were 24 cases(42.11%)of poisoning caused by natural gas-and gas-fired bathing;85 people were poisoned and six were dead,and the mortality rate was 7.06%.Charcoal fire heating ranked at the second,with 19 cases(33.33%);77 were poisoned,3 were dead,and the mortality rate was 3.90%.Conclusion Harmful gas poisoning is mainly carbon monoxide poisoning.Therefore,it is necessary to promote knowledge and enhance the prevention and control of harmful gas poisoning.