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The primary cause of cyanide poisoning is:

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Smoke inhalation from structural fires is the most common cause of cyanide poisoning in Western countries. Materials such as wool, silk, and synthetic polymers contain carbon and nitrogen and may produce cyanide gas when exposed to high temperatures during thermal breakdown.
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