Fatal unintended carbon monoxide poisoning in West Virginia from nonvehicular sources

Based on medical examiner reports and state vital records, 1978-84, nonvehicular carbon monoxide (CO) caused 62 unintended deaths, representing 42 percent of all unintended fatal CO poisonings in West Virginia. Sources were almost always heating or cooking appliances associated with incomplete combu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of public health (1971) 1989-12, Vol.79 (12), p.1656-1658
Hauptverfasser:	Baron, R C, Backer, R C, Sopher, I M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents - statistics & numerical data Accidents, Home - statistics & numerical data Adolescent Adult Aged Biological and medical sciences Carbon monoxide Carbon Monoxide - blood Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - mortality Chemical and industrial products toxicology. Toxic occupational diseases Death & dying Female Gas, fumes Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Poisoning Public health Toxicology West Virginia - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Based on medical examiner reports and state vital records, 1978-84, nonvehicular carbon monoxide (CO) caused 62 unintended deaths, representing 42 percent of all unintended fatal CO poisonings in West Virginia. Sources were almost always heating or cooking appliances associated with incomplete combustion of fuels (methane, butane, or propane) not commonly recognized for their potential to produce CO. Hazards included failure to provide recommended venting, neglected maintenance, or use in small areas without natural ventilation.
ISSN:	0090-0036 1541-0048
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.79.12.1656