Carbon Monoxide (CO) is Silent & Deadly
The risk of Carbon Monoxide death increases during the winter months. If fact, over 200 people across the nation are known to die each year from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning caused by problems in the venting – out of their homes – of toxic gases produced by their heating systems. This is according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Other agencies estimate actual numbers at between 2,000 and 4,000.
In addition, around 10,000 cases of carbon monoxide-related "injuries" are diagnosed each year. Because the symptoms of prolonged, low-level carbon monoxide poisoning "mimic" the symptoms of common winter ailments (headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and even seasonal depression), many cases are not detected until permanent, subtle damage to the brain, heart and other organs and tissues has occurred. The difficulty of diagnosis also means the numbers of people affected may be even higher.
Have your heating system, fireplace & chimney inspected or serviced annually by a reputable dealer and protect your family’s health. Failing to do so could bring heartbreak
The risk of Carbon Monoxide death increases during the winter months. If fact, over 200 people across the nation are known to die each year from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning caused by problems in the venting – out of their homes – of toxic gases produced by their heating systems. This is according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Other agencies estimate actual numbers at between 2,000 and 4,000.
In addition, around 10,000 cases of carbon monoxide-related "injuries" are diagnosed each year. Because the symptoms of prolonged, low-level carbon monoxide poisoning "mimic" the symptoms of common winter ailments (headaches, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and even seasonal depression), many cases are not detected until permanent, subtle damage to the brain, heart and other organs and tissues has occurred. The difficulty of diagnosis also means the numbers of people affected may be even higher.
Have your heating system, fireplace & chimney inspected or serviced annually by a reputable dealer and protect your family’s health. Failing to do so could bring heartbreak
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