Farshid Safari reported details of carbon monoxide poisoning incidents, announcing 126 cases in the last 24 days. Of these, 107 individuals were sent to medical centers, showing a 5 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. Additionally, 9 people were treated at the scene, which represents a 71 percent decrease.
Geographical Distribution of Incidents
Unfortunately, during this time frame, 10 people lost their lives due to carbon monoxide poisoning, which has not changed compared to last year. Kurdistan province accounted for 20 cases, while Mazandaran and Razavi Khorasan provinces each reported 18 cases of poisoning, making them the highest affected areas. Razavi Khorasan province recorded 5 fatalities, and Kurdistan province recorded 2 fatalities, marking the highest death toll from these incidents.
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The Importance of Heating Safety
The head of the Crisis Operations Center of the Ministry of Health emphasized the necessity of paying attention to the safety of heating appliances, stating: According to studies, 92 percent of carbon monoxide poisoning cases occurred in residential homes. Faults in water heater and heater piping have been reported as the cause of the incident in 50 percent of cases, highlighting the importance of inspecting and ensuring the safety of heating equipment.
Safari also referred to the demographic composition of the poisoned individuals, stating that 48 percent were women, 46 percent were men, and 6 percent were children under 5 years old. This statistic reminds us of the necessity to pay attention to the safety of all family members, especially children.
On the brink of the cold season, Farshid Safari urged citizens to ensure the safety of heaters and water heaters before using them and to avoid using non-standard heating devices. He emphasized the importance of prevention and adherence to safety guidelines, stating: Paying attention to safety warnings and using carbon monoxide detection equipment can play a significant role in timely identification of this gas and preventing fatal incidents.
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