Dihydrogen monoxide is a chemical compound used in a wide variety of commercial and industrial environments. What most people don't know is that when this compound is misused, it can be extremely deadly, even in small quantities.
In 2004, there were 3,308 deaths caused by dihydrogen monoxide-an average of 9 people a day!
(Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
In 2004, 26% of all deaths of children between the ages of 1 and 4 were caused by dihydrogen monoxide.
(Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Death is not the only adverse effect of dihydrogen monoxide. It is estimated that for each death caused by dihydrogen monoxide, there are 1-4 nonfatal exposure cases serious enough to result in hospitalization.
(Source: American Academy of Pediatrics)