Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the "invisible killer" or "silent killer" because it's a colorless, odorless, tasteless, poisonous gas. People and animals can be poisoned and can die from breathing CO. Poisoning comes from inhaling enough of the gas that it replaces oxygen in the blood.
400 accidental deaths each year
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, more than 20,000 visit the emergency room and more than 4,000 Americans are hospitalized due to CO poisoning.
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