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Epidemiological study on accidental poisonings in children from northeast romania

Nicolai Nistor1, Otilia Elena Frasinariu, Aniela Rugină

  • 1Pediatrics Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa" "Saint. Mary" Children Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania.

Medicine
|July 20, 2018
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Accidental poisonings in children are a significant cause of illness and death. Non-medication substances like household chemicals caused most poisonings, highlighting the need for preventative health measures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Toxicology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Accidental poisonings represent a critical public health concern, particularly for young children, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding the patterns of childhood poisoning is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiological and etiological characteristics of accidental intoxications in children admitted to a toxicology center.
  • To identify the primary causes and age distribution of poisoning cases to inform public health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational study was conducted over three years at the Regional Center of Toxicology, Children's Emergency Hospital "St. Mary" Iasi.
  • Data from 480 pediatric patients admitted for accidental intoxication were collected and analyzed using SPSS, with a 95% confidence interval.

Main Results:

  • The majority of cases (24.3%) occurred in children aged 1-2 years.
  • Non-medication poisonings (67%) were most common, including household chemicals, carbon monoxide, and insecticides. Medication poisonings accounted for 33%, with anticonvulsants, NSAIDs, and paracetamol being frequent culprits.
  • The overall mortality rate was 0.62%, exclusively from non-medication intoxications.

Conclusions:

  • Accidental intoxications in children are a preventable cause of severe health outcomes.
  • Public health systems must prioritize understanding and addressing the epidemiological trends of childhood poisoning to reduce incidence and severity through targeted measures.

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