Fire-Related Fatalities: An Analysis of Their Demography, Physical Origins, and Medical Causes

WG Berl; BM Halpin

doi:10.1520/STP37202S

SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1976

STP37202S

Fire-Related Fatalities: An Analysis of Their Demography, Physical Origins, and Medical Causes

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Data are presented and analyzed on the demographic variables (location, age, sex, and race) of people perishing in fires in the state of Maryland in 1972/1973, on the physical causes of these fires, and on the most likely medical effects. Carbon monoxide as asphyxiant, cigarettes as ignition source, and the disproportionately large involvement of children and the elderly are pointed up. The contributory effects of alcohol ingestion, particularly in men in the 40 to 60 years age group, are described.

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Berl, WG

Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Md.

Halpin, BM

Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Md.

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Developed by Committee: E05

Pages: 26–54

DOI: 10.1520/STP37202S

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4687-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0352-8