@article{ref1,
title="Pattern of acute poisoning in a medical unit in central Sri Lanka",
journal="Forensic science international",
year="1988",
author="Senanayake, N. and Karalliedde, L.",
volume="36",
number="1-2",
pages="101-104",
abstract="One hundred and seventy nine cases of acute poisoning constituting 1.1% of all admissions to the medical unit over 3 years were analysed. Eighty-three per cent of the patients were under 30 years of age and 72% were males. The common agents were: OP insecticides in 51%, kerosene oil in 12%, rat poison in 8% and drugs in 8%. Ingestion with suicidal intent was the common mode of poisoning. The overall mortality was 16%. The results from four other major centres in Sri Lanka are presented for comparison.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0379-0738",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}