Smoke Detector Effectiveness and the Value of Saving A Life
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Abstract Engineering estimates of home smoke detector effectiveness are around 50 percent. An economic model finds an effectiveness estimate of about 9 percent. Based on this result, the value of life saving from smoke detector purchases is increased fivefold.
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