@article{ref1,
title="Incidence of severe unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning differs across racial/ethnic categories",
journal="Public health reports (1974)",
year="2000",
author="Ralston, J. D. and Hampson, Neil B.",
volume="115",
number="1",
pages="46-51",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to test the hypothesis that the incidence of severe, acute, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning differs across racial/ethnic categories. METHODS: The authors retrospectively reviewed medical records of all Washington State residents treated with hyperbaric oxygen for severe, acute, unintentional CO poisoning from December 1, 1987, through February 28, 1997. RESULTS: Among 586 Washington State residents treated with hyperbaric oxygen for severe, acute, unintentional CO poisoning, racial/ethnic designations could be determined from record review for 530 (90%). The black and Hispanic white populations of Washington State had higher relative risks for severe, acute, unintentional CO poisoning than the non-Hispanic white population. The most common sources of CO poisoning differed by racial/ethnic category. CONCLUSIONS: Members of certain groups in Washington State are at higher risk for severe, unintentional CO poisoning. Public education programs regarding CO exposure should be targeted to populations at risk.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0033-3549",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}