Childhood Poisoning is a common cause of emergency room presentation, more so in
underdeveloped countries where it contributes to a high incidence of hospitalization with …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Accidental childhood poisoning contributes significantly to
childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. A review of the agents which cause poisoning …

Background: Accidental poisoning among under-five children remains a recognized cause
of morbidity and/or mortality with highest rates in low-income countries. Its prevalence and …

Introduction: Poisoning is a preventable cause of childhood morbidity and mortality.
Information on childhood poisoning in the developing world is scanty. This study describes …

Introduction: Acute poisoning in children is an important public health problem. It is a
significant paediatric emergency in both developing and developed countries, leading to …

Background: Accidental childhood poisoning is one of the recognized causes of morbidity
and mortality in children under the age of 5 years worldwide. The prevalence and type of …

Introduction: Acute poisoning is one of the common cause of emergency visits and hospital
admissions and is a potentially preventable cause of childhood mortality and morbidity. The …

A retrospective study from a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kolkata revealed 3.6% of total
paediatric admissions were due to poisoning. Majority of the cases included oral/chemical …

Background: Acute poisoning is a common cause for morbidity and mortality in children. The
profile and outcome in children with acute poisoning depend a lot on the socioeconomic …

Objective: To determine the factors leading to acute accidental poisoning in children in a
tertiary care hospital. Methodology: This is a cross sectional study conducted at Pediatric …