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a school nurse is providing information to a group of older adults during fire prevention week. which statement is correct regarding fires in the home?
most fatal home fires occur while people are cooking.
about 10% of home fire deaths occur in a home without a smoke detector.
most people who die in house fires die of smoke inhalation rather than burns.
most home fires are caused by children playing with matches.

Explanation:

• Cooking is a common cause of home fires, but not the most common cause of fatal home fires.
• A much higher percentage of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke detectors.
• Smoke inhalation is a leading cause of death in house fires.
• While children playing with matches can cause home fires, it is not the most common cause.

Answer:

Most people who die in house fires die of smoke inhalation rather than burns.