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Unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide in motor vehicle exhaust: West Virginia

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  • Baron, R.C.
  • Backer, R.C.
  • Sopher, I.M.

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We investigated the circumstances of unintended carbon monoxide deaths from motor vehicle exhaust. Of 64 episodes involving 82 deaths investigated by the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 1978-84, 50 occurred outdoors in older vehicles with defective exhaust systems and 14 occurred in enclosed or semi-enclosed home garages. Blood alcohol was detected in 50 (68 per cent) of 74 victims tested; 34 had blood alcohol concentrations ≥ 0.10 g/dl. We suggest increasing public awareness of the hazards of motor vehicle exhaust and enforcing vehicle inspection regulations.

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  • Baron, R.C. & Backer, R.C. & Sopher, I.M., 1989. "Unintentional deaths from carbon monoxide in motor vehicle exhaust: West Virginia," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 79(3), pages 328-330.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1989:79:3:328-330_8
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