“ Last year saw the greatest number of inhalant deaths ever reported to us, over 280 tragedies. The week before last three deaths were reported in one day. Although all inhalant deaths are tragic, a call in late January really got to us. I was told of a 12 year old girl passing on Christmas Eve. Family members called and were shocked to realize this youngster went to her room to huff spray paint. They said they knew very little about inhalants and hadn’t talked with their daughter about their dangers. Once more, a good child, doing well in school, etc. is lost.”
NIPC also highlights “Two recent studies highlight the frequency of inhalant deaths in two states: Florida and North Carolina."
- The Florida Medical Examiner’s 2010 Report indicated that there were 27 inhalant deaths in that state in 2009. Preliminary 2010 results (January through June 2010) cited 18 inhalant related deaths (including 3 helium deaths)
- Furthermore, research from the 2010 Accidental Deaths Due to Inhalant Misuse in North Carolina, 2000 to 2008 study indicated that there 30 inhalant deaths during that time frame,
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