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Nasir Mohtaram . S, Forghan-parast. K. A Survey on accidental poisonings in childern admitted
17 Shahrivar Hospital( Rasht, 1989 - 1990.)
. JGUMS 1995; 4 (14 and 15) :18-21
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Accidental poisoning, which is one of the most important issues in world health is related to a wide range of factors the frequency of these factors is under influence of traditional and environmental conditions. The understanding of the most common causes of poisoning can determine prevention strategies.As a step towards this objective, the records of patients admitted to the Children hospital (17th Shahrivar, Rasht )in the years between 1989 and 1990 were investigated. The results show that 9.7% of the admitted cases were poisoned. With a mortality rate of 6 per thousand ,88% of the poisoned children were under 5. The highest age distribution for poisoning was under 1.5 years. In this group the most frequent causes of poisoning were petroleum and medicine Considering all age groups, medicine with 41.1%, Petroleum with 32.5 percent and opium with 9.2 percent were the 3 top causes. Insecticides and detergents caused 7.4 and 5.6 percents of the cases respectively. This study indicates that the frequency of poisoning probably decreases with age .It seems that providing information to parents in relation to poisonings and their preventive measures with the consideration of safety guidelines in the storage of toxic substances particularly medicines and petroleum ,may help to reduce accidental poisoning
Accidental poisoning, which is one of the most important issues in world health is related to a wide range of factors the frequency of these factors is under influence of traditional and environmental conditions. The understanding of the most common causes of poisoning can determine prevention strategies.As a step towards this objective, the records of patients admitted to the Children hospital (17th Shahrivar, Rasht )in the years between 1989 and 1990 were investigated. The results show that 9.7% of the admitted cases were poisoned. With a mortality rate of 6 per thousand ,88% of the poisoned children were under 5. The highest age distribution for poisoning was under 1.5 years. In this group the most frequent causes of poisoning were petroleum and medicine Considering all age groups, medicine with 41.1%, Petroleum with 32.5 percent and opium with 9.2 percent were the 3 top causes. Insecticides and detergents caused 7.4 and 5.6 percents of the cases respectively. This study indicates that the frequency of poisoning probably decreases with age .It seems that providing information to parents in relation to poisonings and their preventive measures with the consideration of safety guidelines in the storage of toxic substances particularly medicines and petroleum ,may help to reduce accidental poisoning
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