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Unintentional pediatric exposures to household cleaning products: a cross-sectional analysis of the National Poison

Anthony Pacini1, Ben Tsutaoka2, Leslie Lai2

  • 1Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, Box 1369, San Francisco, CA, 94143-1369, USA.

Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (London, England)
|August 11, 2023
PubMed

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Household cleaning product poisoning is a significant risk for young children. Alkali-based cleaners, like oven and drain cleaners, pose a particular danger, leading to more severe outcomes in children under 6.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Household cleaning products are a leading cause of unintentional poisoning in children under 6 years old in the US.
  • Understanding exposure patterns is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize household cleaning substance exposures in children under 6 years old.
  • To analyze data from the Nation's Poison Control Centers.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Analysis of calls related to household cleaner exposures in children under 6.
  • Data collected from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (2000-2015).

Main Results:

  • Significant clinical effects or injury occurred in only 2.6% of cases with known outcomes.
  • Alkali-based cleaning products were the third most frequent cause of exposure.
  • Alkali-based products resulted in the highest number of significant clinical effects or injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Alkali-based cleaning products, particularly oven and drain cleaners, present a significant risk for adverse outcomes in young children.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted poison prevention efforts for these specific products.
  • Further research is warranted to develop effective prevention strategies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cleaning productsHouseholdPediatricPoisoningPrevention

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