Death is the most severe outcome of carbon monoxide poisoning. Deaths that result from unintentional CO poisoning are almost entirely preventable.


  • Death rate by year
  • Death rate by age and sex
  • Death rate by sex

CO poisoning deaths in Minnesota by year

This graph shows the age-adjusted rates of CO poisoning deaths that occurred among MN residents. The annual numbers and rates for CO poisoning deaths are decreasing overall. The number and rate of CO deaths are likely related to the severity of winter. During cold winters, heating devices are used more often, increasing the risk of CO poisoning.

Source: Minnesota Department of Health Vital Records. Unintentional, non-fire related deaths

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    CO poisoning death rates in Minnesota, by age and sex

    This chart shows CO poisoning death rates by age group and sex. Rates were highest among males, 65 years of age and older. The rate of CO poisoning death increases with age.

    Source: Minnesota Department of Health Vital Records. Unintentional, non-fire related deaths, 2020-2024.

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      CO poisoning deaths in Minnesota by sex

      This chart shows CO poisoning death rates by sex. The rate of CO poisoning death is overwhelmingly higher in males than females.

      Source: Minnesota Department of Health Vital Records. Unintentional, non-fire related deaths, 2020-2024.

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