The Study of Children Poisoning in 3895 Patients Residing in Tehran
| Author | Akbar Koushanfar | en |
| Author | Mohammad Reza Boloorsaz | en |
| Issued Date | 2007-06-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Poisoning is a health hazard in every country and is currently responsible for 7% of world mortalities and this proportion is predicted to rise. This study was performed to determine the incidence of unintentional children poisoning in Tehran.Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study which was performed in one year (2003). Clinical and para clinical investigations were performed including WBC count, BG, and determination of the blood level of drugs. Chest-x-ray was taken if needed.Results: A total number of 3895 patients were admitted and investigated, out of which 3790 were out patients (97.3%). Most cases were at the age range of 2-3 years. 25% were under 6 years of age. kerosene was the most common cause of poisoning in 908 patients (23.5%)followed by whitening products (whitex) in 331 (8.5%) patients.Conclusion: During the past years, morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases have been controlled in Iran. However at present a high proportion of children are victims of unintentional poisoning because all age groups are at risk of poisoning. Since in most cases poisoning is preventable it must be considered as a priority in health control programs in Iran. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ | en |
| Keyword | Unintentional | en |
| Keyword | Accidental | en |
| Keyword | Hydrocarbon (Gasoline | en |
| Keyword | Kerosene | en |
| Keyword | Petroleum) | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | The Study of Children Poisoning in 3895 Patients Residing in Tehran | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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