In its report to the chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, the Taskforce said, 'The burden of accidental death and injury is disproportionately heavy on the most disadvantaged in society. Residential fire deaths for children are 15 times greater for children in social class five compared with those in social class one.'
The Taskforce called for action to be targeted on deprived groups, particularly children and older people living in privately rented and temporary accommodation, and households in which people smoke. It said fire brigades should install smoke alarms, make home risk assessments and safety checks, and draw up escape plans for homes.
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