Childhood non-drug poisoning in Nnewi, Nigeria
While poisonings from developed nations have been extensively described there is a dearth of information on poisoning in societies which have different patterns of daily life, customs, products and beliefs. This study surveys childhood non-drug poisoning, the circumstances of exposure, prevalence de...
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Published in | Tropical doctor Vol. 30; no. 4; p. 209 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.10.2000
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Summary: | While poisonings from developed nations have been extensively described there is a dearth of information on poisoning in societies which have different patterns of daily life, customs, products and beliefs. This study surveys childhood non-drug poisoning, the circumstances of exposure, prevalence demographics and products as well as therapy. The commonest poisoning is kerosene (paraffin), incidence was 2/1000 and the age at highest risk is 12-24 months. Often cases were inappropriately managed at home before arriving at the hospital. |
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ISSN: | 0049-4755 |
DOI: | 10.1177/004947550003000409 |