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Revealed: silent killer claims rising number of victims

HUNDREDS of Scots are being treated in hospital casualty departments every year after being poisoned by the “silent killer” carbon monoxide, according to new figures.

Herald Scotland

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Campaigners today issued a stark warning; ‘Carbon Monoxide Kills’ to coincide with the sixth annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Often called the silent killer Carbon Monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas that causes the deaths of approximately 50 people in the UK each year.

Housing Maintenance experts, Mears have teamed up with charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness to highlight the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning across the UK. Teams of volunteers will be knocking on doors throughout the UK to warn people about the dangers. Volunteers are hoping to speak to at least 25,000 people during the week

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To mark the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week today, the Chief Medical Officer is highlighting the serious health impact of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England, said: “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer which leads to 50 deaths every year.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning can kill - reduce your risk of exposure

To mark the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week (21- 25th November 2011), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising people to have their fossil fuel and wood burning appliances - such as boilers, heaters and cookers - checked by an appropriately registered engineer before the winter sets in, to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure. CO alarms are also recommended for every home, however, they should not be used as a substitute for regular servicing of appliances.

Dr Maureen McCartney, Consultant in Health Protection, PHA

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Dr Carolyn Harper, Director of Public Health for Northern Ireland

Comment in the article from: Health Canal

Carbon monoxide alarms should be as common in homes as smoke alarms, said a national safety campaign group at the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.

“Every year during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, the importance of alarms to detect and warn of the presence of this deadly gas is emphasised to the public, yet it seems barely a week goes by without hearing a new report of a tragedy,” said David Bott, president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) a not-for-profit group which campaigns for the prevention of needless injuries.

Read further comments from London Fire Brigade group manager John Simpson

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Carbon monoxide gas leaks can be fatal

Homeowners are being urged to keep their gas appliances in check to help prevent the leak of dangerous fumes.

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CO-Awareness Week is organised by CO-Awareness, a charity set up by campaigner Lynn Griffiths to support victims of carbon monoxide poisoning and increase awareness of this deadly gas.

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