Recent incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning involving American tourists have highlighted the serious risks associated with inadequate safety measures in hotels and resorts. A study indicates that between 2005 and 2018, there were 905 documented poisoning cases in accommodation settings, leading to 22 deaths. The study emphasizes that most of these incidents could have been averted with the presence of carbon monoxide alarms, which are not mandated in many hotels. Only 18 states require such detectors, revealing significant regulatory gaps that endanger travelers.
According to a study published in Preventive Medicine Reports, between Jan. 1, 2005, and Dec. 31, 2018, 905 guests were poisoned in 115 identified incidents, including 22 fatalities, mostly caused by natural gas fueled appliances.
Most poisonings could likely have been prevented by an in-room carbon monoxide alarm. However, many hotels lack these detectors due to state regulations.
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