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01/16/2007

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The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning


Courtesy of 49 abc News

During the winter, the risk goes up for carbon monoxide poisoning as homeowners try to stay warm.

Every year we lose about 500 Americans to carbon monoxide fatalities and more than 15,000 are arriving in emergency rooms.

Experts say faulty gas furnaces cause more problems than anything else.

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