Unintentional domestic non-fire related carbon monoxide poisoning: Data from media reports, UK/Republic of Ireland 1986–2011

Abstract

Deaths and permanent injuries from unintentional domestic non-fire related carbon monoxide poisoning continue. Survival rates are relatively high if poisoning is diagnosed in life, but warning signs are often missed and inappropriate behavior such as placing barbecues in tents and failure to perform proper safety checks by gas appliance fitters still kills.