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Carbon Monoxide (CO)Up to 50 people die and over 4,000 people are diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisioning in the UK each year, although the figure could be much higher. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as the Silent Killer because it is an odourless, tasteless and colourless toxic gas which is produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels used in central heating systems, gas appliances and fires. CO can be emitted from any appliance burning combustible fuel, e.g. gas (mains or bottled), solid fuel (coal, wood, etc), petrol, oil or paraffin etc. Some of the symptoms of mild carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, dizziness, sore throat, dry cough and nausea, all of which could easily be confused with viral cold and flu infections, food poisoning or general tiredness. Katie HainesIn Katie's case CO proved fatal but can also poison in tiny amounts because it is taken up in preference to oxygen by the haemoglobin (the oxygen carrying part) in the blood. Low level exposure of CO over a long period can cause brain and neurological damage. Some people, particularly the elderly, are ill for months and even years without knowing why.
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The headband that Katie wore on her wedding day - 12 December 2009 - was made by an old schoolfriend from Sutton High, Aimee Gatliffe. Aimee, who has developed her own gorgeous jewellery line, has renamed this particular headband design 'Katie' and would like to make a 10% donation to the KHMT for every one she sells. It is a lovely design and suitable for brides or bridesmaids. Please tell your friends. 
