Mallone S, Istre GR, Rosenburg M. Surveillance and prevention of residential fire injuries. Injury Prevention . Carbon monoxide poisoning is best prevented by professional installation and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances i . Although carbon monoxide detectors are inexpensive and widely available the benefits of widescale use are unclear i,ii . Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Lead poisoning is uncommon.
Efforts to reduce lead exposure are best aimed at high-risk groups living in older housing. Measures to replace lead plumbing and lead-based paint should reduce exposure i . Literature searches completed 12.2.98 Top 11.1j. These include a variety of measures to improve ventilation including a radon sump i . The cost-effectiveness of these measures in reducing the risk of lung cancer compared with smoking prevention initiatives is unproven ii .