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General pattern of paediatric poisoning in Jordan during 2018-2019

Enas M ALzayadneh1, Kamal A ALHadidi2,3, Ihab Alasasfeh4

  • 1Department of Paediatric, School of Medicine, the University of Jordan, Jordan.

Toxicology Reports
|April 4, 2024
PubMed

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Acute childhood poisoning in Jordan is predominantly caused by medications, affecting young children primarily at home. Caregiver education on safe storage and prompt medical attention are crucial for prevention and management.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Acute accidental poisoning in children is a global public health concern.
  • Understanding local patterns is vital for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of acute poisoning in children aged 0-5 years in Jordan.
  • To identify the characteristics and patterns of paediatric poisoning cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective descriptive analysis of data from the National Poison Information Center (NPIC) in Jordan.
  • Data collected over a two-year period (2018-2019).

Main Results:

  • Paediatric poisoning (0-5 years) constituted 88% of all cases.
  • Medication poisoning was the most frequent cause (71.0%).
  • Most poisonings occurred at home (98.7%) and were unintentional (98.6%).

Conclusions:

  • Medications are the leading cause of paediatric poisoning in Jordan.
  • Educating caregivers on safe medication practices is essential.
  • Prompt referral to healthcare facilities is critical in poisoning incidents.
Abstract

Keywords:
EpidemiologyPaediatricPoison centerPoisoning

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