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Carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of Americans each year. Here's how to stay safe.

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More than 400 Americans die annually from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, more than 100,000 visit the emergency room and more than 14,000 are hospitalized.

Poisoning occurs when breathing in CO fumes prevents the body from getting enough oxygen, which can harm the brain, heart and other organs.

While CO poisoning can be fatal, it is also preventable with the use of CO detector devices.

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