Citation

Johannsen HG, Mikkelsen JB. Ugeskr. Laeger 1994; 156(40): 5853-5857.

Vernacular Title

Forgiftningsulykker med husholdningskemikalier blandt born.

Affiliation

Odense Unversitetshospital, ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7985278

Abstract

A review is presented of the registration of all poisoning accidents among children aged 0-6 years treated at the University Hospital, Odense, Denmark during the period 1.1.1980-31.12.1992. There were 1751 poisoning accidents of which 482 were accidents with household chemicals. There were 69 accidents with lamp oil (Petroleum) of which 67 were in the age group 0-3 years. A peak incidence in the age group 0-3 years old is seen in 1986. In 1992 the incidence is at about the same level as in 1980. The incidence in the age group 4-6 years is at almost the same level throughout the entire period. We conclude that it is necessary to continue with campaigns to prevent accidents with household chemicals among children.

Language: da