Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021

BackgroundNon-carbon monoxide (non-CO) poisoning remains a significant global public health issue, contributing to considerable morbidity and mortality. However, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis regarding the global burden and trends of non-CO poisoning.MethodsData from the Global Burden of...

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Main Authors: Rong Lei, Chaofu Yue, Feng Yue, Hong Gao, Xing He, Qinyong Yan, Zhigang Yang, Wei Bao, Caimei Hu, Qingsong Ma, Mei Yang
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Feng Yue
Hong Gao
Xing He
Qinyong Yan
Zhigang Yang
Wei Bao
Caimei Hu
Qingsong Ma
Mei Yang
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Chaofu Yue
Feng Yue
Hong Gao
Xing He
Qinyong Yan
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Wei Bao
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Mei Yang
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description BackgroundNon-carbon monoxide (non-CO) poisoning remains a significant global public health issue, contributing to considerable morbidity and mortality. However, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis regarding the global burden and trends of non-CO poisoning.MethodsData from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study were used to assess the global, regional, and national prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with non-CO poisoning from 1990 to 2021. Descriptive statistical methods were applied to assess global, regional, and national trends in non-CO poisoning burden, with estimates of prevalence, mortality, and DALYs. Smoothing splines models were used to examine the relationship between non-CO poisoning burden and the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI).ResultsIn 2021, global non-CO poisoning accounted for 3.58 million prevalent cases (ASPR: 43.34/100,000), 27.26 thousand deaths (ASDR: 0.35/100,000), and 1.65 million DALYs (ASR: 21.72/100,000), with respective declines of 43.9, 38.9, and 43.5% since 1990. The burden of non-CO poisoning varies significantly across countries and regions, overall, the burden of non-CO poisoning shows a negative correlation with the SDI, with regions and countries with lower SDI values experiencing higher rates of poisoning-related harm. Children under 5 years old and the older adult bear a higher disease burden, with males generally experiencing higher disease burden than females.ConclusionAlthough the global burden of non-CO poisoning has decreased, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially those with lower SDI, continue to experience a disproportionately high burden. Future research should focus on agent-specific epidemiology, improving data collection in LMICs, and examining the impact of agricultural and environmental exposures. Targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, such as children and the older adult, as well as the integration of mental health considerations into prevention strategies, are essential for reducing the global burden.
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spelling doaj-art-f6df141364b443e4aa32fb0fada4b8092025-08-20T02:48:15ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-07-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.16205231620523Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021Rong Lei0Chaofu Yue1Feng Yue2Hong Gao3Xing He4Qinyong Yan5Zhigang Yang6Wei Bao7Caimei Hu8Qingsong Ma9Mei Yang10Department of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Emergency, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Emergency, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Yunnan Qujing Central Hospital (Qujing No.1 People’s Hospital), Qujing, ChinaBackgroundNon-carbon monoxide (non-CO) poisoning remains a significant global public health issue, contributing to considerable morbidity and mortality. However, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis regarding the global burden and trends of non-CO poisoning.MethodsData from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study were used to assess the global, regional, and national prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with non-CO poisoning from 1990 to 2021. Descriptive statistical methods were applied to assess global, regional, and national trends in non-CO poisoning burden, with estimates of prevalence, mortality, and DALYs. Smoothing splines models were used to examine the relationship between non-CO poisoning burden and the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI).ResultsIn 2021, global non-CO poisoning accounted for 3.58 million prevalent cases (ASPR: 43.34/100,000), 27.26 thousand deaths (ASDR: 0.35/100,000), and 1.65 million DALYs (ASR: 21.72/100,000), with respective declines of 43.9, 38.9, and 43.5% since 1990. The burden of non-CO poisoning varies significantly across countries and regions, overall, the burden of non-CO poisoning shows a negative correlation with the SDI, with regions and countries with lower SDI values experiencing higher rates of poisoning-related harm. Children under 5 years old and the older adult bear a higher disease burden, with males generally experiencing higher disease burden than females.ConclusionAlthough the global burden of non-CO poisoning has decreased, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially those with lower SDI, continue to experience a disproportionately high burden. Future research should focus on agent-specific epidemiology, improving data collection in LMICs, and examining the impact of agricultural and environmental exposures. Targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, such as children and the older adult, as well as the integration of mental health considerations into prevention strategies, are essential for reducing the global burden.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1620523/fullnon-carbon monoxide poisoningglobal disease burdendisability-adjusted life yearsprevalencemortalitysocio-demographic index
spellingShingle Rong Lei
Chaofu Yue
Feng Yue
Hong Gao
Xing He
Qinyong Yan
Zhigang Yang
Wei Bao
Caimei Hu
Qingsong Ma
Mei Yang
Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021
Frontiers in Public Health
non-carbon monoxide poisoning
global disease burden
disability-adjusted life years
prevalence
mortality
socio-demographic index
title Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021
title_full Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021
title_fullStr Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021
title_full_unstemmed Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021
title_short Burden of non-CO poisoning in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021
title_sort burden of non co poisoning in 204 countries and territories 1990 2021 results from the global burden of disease study 2021
topic non-carbon monoxide poisoning
global disease burden
disability-adjusted life years
prevalence
mortality
socio-demographic index
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1620523/full
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