Duchy of Lancaster written question – answered at on 19 January 2009.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many recorded deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning have occurred in (a) owner- occupied residences, (b) accommodation let from a private landlord, (c) accommodation let from a letting agent, (d) social housing, (e) care or sheltered housing and (f) independent halls or hostels in each of the last five years.
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the authority to reply .
Letter from Karen Dunnell, dated January 2009:
As National Statistician, I have been asked to reply to your recent question asking how many recorded deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning have occurred in (a) owner-occupied residences, (b) accommodation let from a private landlord, (c) accommodation let from a letting agent, (d) social housing, (e) care or sheltered housing and (f) independent halls or hostels in each of the last five years. (248846)
The attached table provides the number of deaths where the toxic effect of carbon monoxide was the cause of death, in England and Wales, from 2003 to 2007 (the latest year available). Death statistics are collated from information recorded at death registration. Although the place of usual residence of the deceased and the place of death are recorded, tenancy arrangements are not, so it is not possible to provide figures by the breakdown requested.
Table 1. Number of deaths with a cause of carbon monoxide poisoning( 1) , England and Wales( 2) , 2003 to 2007( 3) | |
Deaths (persons) | |
England and Wales | |
2003 | 386 |
2004 | 374 |
2005 | 263 |
2006 | 261 |
2007 | 251 |
(1) Cause of death was defined using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) code T58. (2 )Figures include deaths of non-residents. (3 )Figures are for deaths registered in each calendar year. |
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