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Toxicology units in developing countries: different priorities?

P H Joubert

    Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Poisoning patterns differ significantly between Black and White populations in South Africa. Accidental poisonings in children were common in Black communities, unlike White communities where drug overdoses predominated.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The Toxicology Service at the Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA) serves a predominantly developing Black patient population.
    • Understanding epidemiological trends in poisoning is crucial for prioritizing healthcare resources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct a retrospective comparative epidemiological study of poisoning cases.
    • To compare poisoning patterns between Black and White patients admitted to the University of the Orange Free State teaching hospitals from 1970-1976.
    • To inform the priorities of the MEDUNSA Toxicology Service.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective comparative epidemiological study.
    • Analysis of patient data from 1970-1976.
    • Comparison of poisoning demographics and causes between Black and White patient groups.

    Main Results:

    • White patients exhibited poisoning patterns similar to developed countries, with drug overdoses, deliberate poisonings, and female predominance.
    • Black patients showed a distinct pattern: few drug overdoses, predominantly accidental poisonings, male predominance, and a high incidence in childhood.
    • Key concerns for the Black population included organophosphate, paraffin, carbon monoxide, and traditional African medicine poisoning.

    Conclusions:

    • MEDUNSA's toxicology service should prioritize addressing prevalent poisoning issues in the developing Black community.
    • Low priorities include drug identification and psychiatric help for attempted suicides, which are more common in other demographics.
    • Focus should be on epidemiological trends and managing specific poisoning types like organophosphates, paraffin, carbon monoxide, and traditional medicines.

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