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Patterns of Acute Poisoning in Childhood in Zagazig, Egypt: An Epidemiological Study

Basheir A Hassan1, Mohamed G Siam2

  • 1Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.

International Scholarly Research Notices
|June 29, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Accidental poisoning is common in children under six, with pesticides and medications being the most frequent culprits. This study highlights the need for increased awareness and prevention strategies in Egypt.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acute poisoning is a frequent pediatric emergency.
  • Limited data exists on childhood poisoning patterns in Egypt.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding childhood poisoning in Zagazig.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of acute poisoning in children.
  • To identify common poisoning agents and outcomes in a specific Egyptian population.
  • To inform prevention and management strategies for childhood poisoning.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 300 children (≤12 years) admitted for acute poisoning.
  • Data collection included demographics, poisoning agents, and clinical presentation.
  • Analysis of cases admitted to Zagazig University Hospitals from January 2011 to August 2012.

Main Results:

  • The majority of cases (81%) involved children aged 1-6 years.
  • Accidental poisoning accounted for 99% of cases, with pesticides (28.7%) and medications (22.7%) as leading agents.
  • Most children (86%) required supportive care, decontamination, or specific antidotes.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood poisoning in this cohort was predominantly accidental, affecting young children.
  • Pesticides and therapeutic drugs are the primary agents involved in pediatric poisonings.
  • Findings underscore the importance of targeted prevention efforts and prompt medical intervention.

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