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 inTropical doctor Vol. 30; no. 4; p. 209
Main Authors Orisakwe, O E, Egenti, L, Orish, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.2000
Subjects
Age Distribution
Child
Child Welfare - statistics & numerical data
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Kerosene - poisoning
Male
Nigeria - epidemiology
Poisoning - epidemiology
Poisoning - prevention & control
Nigeria
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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.
ISSN:0049-4755
DOI:10.1177/004947550003000409