"People living in fuel poverty are at higher risk of being exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning, new research reveals, as experts issue fresh warnings over the dangers of the hidden killer. Those living in cold and damp homes are more likely to face danger from the toxic gas as issues such as poor insulation, ageing boilers and unaffordable repair costs combine to create unsafe living conditions."
"Simon Francis, from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said: The fact that people living in cold and damp homes are significantly more likely to experience carbon monoxide problems exposes a deadly intersection between poverty, poor housing and our continued reliance on gas. People in fuel poverty are more likely to be trapped in older, badly maintained or poorly ventilated properties - dramatically increasing the risk of carbon monoxide exposure."
New research finds that people living in fuel poverty face a higher risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Cold, damp homes increase the likelihood of exposure. Poor insulation, ageing boilers, unaffordable repair costs and continued reliance on gas combine to create unsafe living conditions. Individuals in fuel poverty are more likely to live in older, badly maintained or poorly ventilated properties, which dramatically raises the chance of carbon monoxide problems. Experts warn of a deadly intersection between poverty, poor housing and gas usage and urge renewed attention to repairs, ventilation and safer heating solutions.
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