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Unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning in Colorado, 1986 through 1991

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  • Cook, M.
  • Simon, P.A.
  • Hoffman, R.E.

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Unintentional carbon monoxide poisonings were identified through death certificates, by hyperbaric chambers, and by laboratories required to report carboxyhemoglobin levels greater than 12%. From 1986 to 1991, 981 cases were reported, including 174 deaths. Deaths most often resulted from fire-related carbon monoxide intoxication (36.2%), followed by motor vehicle exhaust (34.5%), and furnaces (10.3%). Among nonfatal cases, furnaces were the leading source of carbon monoxide exposure (44.3%), followed by motor vehicle exhaust (22.8%). The importance of furnaces and other home heating devices in carbon monoxide intoxication may be underappreciated if only mortality data are examined. Surveillance of carbon monoxide-related morbidity is a useful adjunct to mortality surveillance in guiding prevention efforts.

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  • Cook, M. & Simon, P.A. & Hoffman, R.E., 1995. "Unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning in Colorado, 1986 through 1991," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 85(7), pages 988-990.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1995:85:7:988-990_1
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