@article{ref1,
title="Attitudes about carbon monoxide safety in the United States: Results from the 2005 and 2006 HealthStyles Survey",
journal="Public health reports (1974)",
year="2011",
author="King, Michael E. and Damon, Scott A.",
volume="126",
number="Suppl 1",
pages="100-107",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: We sought to identify attitudes and behaviors related to carbon monoxide (CO) safety that can be targeted with public health prevention strategies in the U.S. METHODS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added questions about (1) proper placement of gas-powered generators, (2) maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, and (3) use of CO detectors to the 2005 and 2006 HealthStyles national health marketing surveys. RESULTS: In 2005, 63.3% of HealthStyles respondents agreed with or were uncertain about the incorrect statement, &quot;It is safe to run a generator in a garage as long as the door is open,&quot; while 43.1% agreed with or were uncertain about the incorrect statement, &quot;It is safe to run a generator in the basement.&quot; Most of the 2006 respondents (63.5%) agreed that it is important to have their furnace inspected annually. However, fewer than half of the 2006 respondents (42.0%)-most of whom were homeowners-reported owning a CO detector. CONCLUSIONS: A large proportion of adults in the U.S. reported attitudes and behaviors that may place them at increased risk for unintentional, non-fire-related CO poisoning, suggesting that current safety messages may not be reaching much of the public. Prevention messages should continue to promote proper generator placement, maintenance of fuel-burning appliances, and use of CO detectors. Development of a comprehensive national strategy for CO surveillance and communication may help identify populations at increased risk and prevent future poisonings.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0033-3549",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}