Complete Health Indicator Report of Carbon Monoxide Deaths
Definition
Rate of unintentional deaths attributed to carbon monoxide (CO) as a primary cause of death (ICD-09: 986, E868.2, .3, .8, .9, E982.0, .1; ICD-10: T58). Records identified as purposeful intent are excluded (ICD-09: E950.*-E979.*, E990.*-E999.*; ICD-10: X60-Y09, Y35, Y36) Additional codes used to determine fire-relatedness: *Fire-related (ICD-09: E980.*-E8999.*; ICD-10: X00-X09) *Non fire-related (ICD-09: E818.*, E825.*, E838.*, E844.*, E867. E868, E869.9; ICD-10: X47) *Unknown (E982.0, .1 or records not previously assigned as fire, non-fire, or both)Numerator
Utah resident deaths due to CO poisoning.Denominator
Annual statewide Utah population.Data Interpretation Issues
This indicator includes only data from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning that resulted in death. This does not include those who were hospitalized or went to the emergency department, those who were treated at the scene, or those who did not seek medical care.Why Is This Important?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. CO poisoning can happen quickly and without warning. This cause of death is almost entirely preventable if proper measures are taken, such as always having a working carbon monoxide detector in your home or work. CO is found in combustion fumes such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, gas ranges, and heating systems. Wherever there is a flame or combustion, deadly carbon monoxide gas can be produced. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces making the air poisonous for people and animals. CO poisoning is especially of concern after emergency situations such as power outages or natural disasters because of emergency equipment used that give off CO. Generators, grills, camp stoves, gasoline equipment, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, camper, or even outside near an open window. CO poisoning can also occur outdoors and has been reported while boating. In this case, CO poisoning is attributed mostly to generator exhaust that builds up inside and outside a boat in areas near exhaust vents. Dangerous concentrations of CO can accumulate within seconds; due to the possibility of rapid CO accumulation while boating, it is recommended that all boat owners schedule regular engine and exhaust system maintenance for their boats and install and test daily a battery operated CO detector. CO poisoning is almost entirely preventable. To protect yourself from CO poisoning, use equipment that emits CO responsibly and install a properly working CO detector in your home. These can be purchased at most grocery and home improvement stores for a relatively low cost. Additionally, it is crucial to check and maintain your CO detector including, but not limited to, changing batteries and checking its power source.Healthy People Objective: Increase the number of States, Territories, Tribes, and the District of Columbia that monitor diseases or conditions that can be caused by exposure to environmental hazards: Carbon monoxide poisoning
U.S. Target: 56 States, Territories, and the District of ColumbiaWhat Is Being Done?
Organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offer free resources that provide information about CO poisoning and prevention. Also, health promotion and community outreach activities are available to educate the public about CO poisoning and prevention. However, it is primarily up to the individual to practice behaviors that prevent CO poisoning such as installing working CO detectors and using equipment that emits CO gas properly.Available Services
The [https://poisoncontrol.utah.edu/ Utah Poison Control Center] (UPCC) is a 24-hour resource for poison information, clinical toxicology consultation, and poison prevention education. This free and confidential service is available 365 days a year. For poison emergencies, questions, and prevention information call '''1-800-222-1222'''.Related Indicators
Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:
Graphical Data Views
Unintentional Deaths from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Crude Rate per 100,000 Population, by 5-Year Group, Utah, 2004-2019
Year | Crude Rate per 100,000 Population | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
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Record Count: 3 | ||||||
2004 to 2008 | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.05% | |||
2009 to 2013 | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.05% | |||
2014 to 2018 | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.05% |
Data Notes
*Use caution in interpreting, the estimate has a coefficient of variation >30% and is therefore deemed unreliable by Utah Department of Health standards.Data Sources
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2017
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Unintentional: Death Counts by Year, Utah, 2000-2019
Fire Cause/Intent | Year | Number of Unintentional Deaths | Note | |||
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Record Count: 60 | ||||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2002 | 4 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2003 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2005 | 11 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2006 | 4 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2007 | 5 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2009 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2012 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2014 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2002 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2003 | 4 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2005 | 4 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2006 | 4 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2007 | 5 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2009 | 7 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2012 | 5 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2014 | 11 | * | |||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2002 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2003 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2005 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2006 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2007 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2009 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2012 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2014 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2019 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2019 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2019 | ** |
Data Notes
*Use caution in interpreting, the estimate has a coefficient of variation >30% and is therefore deemed unreliable by Utah Department of Health standards. **The estimate has been suppressed because 1) the relative standard error is greater than 50% or 2) the observed number of events is very small and not appropriate for publication.Data Sources
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2017
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Unintentional: Crude Rates by Year, Utah, 2000-2019
Fire Cause/Intent | Year | Crude Rate per 100,000 Population | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Note | |
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Record Count: 60 | ||||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2002 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2003 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2005 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2006 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2007 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2009 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2012 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2014 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2002 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2003 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2005 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2006 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2007 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2009 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2012 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2014 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2002 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2003 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2005 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2006 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2007 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2009 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2012 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2014 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2019 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2019 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2019 | ** |
Data Notes
*Use caution in interpreting, The estimate has a coefficient of variation >30% and is therefore deemed unreliable by Utah Department of Health standards. **The estimate has been suppressed because 1) the relative standard error is greater than 50% or 2) the observed number of events is very small and not appropriate for publication.Data Sources
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2017
Fire Cause/Intent | Year | Age-adjusted Rate per 100,000 | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Note | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 60 | ||||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2002 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2003 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2005 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | ||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2006 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2007 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2009 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2012 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2014 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Fire-related | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2002 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2003 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2005 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2006 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2007 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2009 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2012 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | * | |
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2014 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | ||
ICD-9 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2000 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2001 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2002 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2003 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2004 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2005 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2006 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2007 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2008 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2009 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2010 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2011 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2012 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2013 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2014 | ** | ||||
ICD-9 Unknown Intent | 2015 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Fire-related | 2019 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unintentional Non-fire Related | 2019 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2016 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2017 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2018 | ** | ||||
ICD-10 Unknown Intent | 2019 | ** |
Data Notes
*Use caution in interpreting, the estimate has a coefficient of variation >30% and is therefore deemed unreliable by Utah Department of Health standards. **The estimate has been suppressed because 1) the relative standard error is greater than 50% or 2) the observed number of events is very small and not appropriate for publication. Age-adjusted rates are standardized to the U.S. standard 2000 population.Data Sources
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2017
References and Community Resources
Utah Environmental Epidemiology Program - Carbon Monoxide[[br]] [http://www.health.utah.gov/utahair/pollutants/CO/][[br]] [[br]] Utah Division of Air Quality - Air Pollutants: Carbon Monoxide[[br]] [https://deq.utah.gov/air-quality/carbon-monoxide][[br]] [[br]] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning[[br]] [http://www.cdc.gov/co/default.htm][[br]] [[br]] U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Carbon Monoxide (CO)[[br]] [http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html]More Resources and Links
Evidence-based community health improvement ideas and interventions may be found at the following sites:Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these Websites:
- CDC Prevention Status Reports for all 50 states
- County Health Rankings
- Kaiser Family Foundation's StateHealthFacts.org
- CDC WONDER DATA2010, the Healthy People 2010 Database.
Medical literature can be queried at the PubMed website.
Page Content Updated On 09/09/2021,
Published on 02/18/2022