@article{ref1,
title="Epidemiological aspects from human intoxication",
journal="Revista brasileira de toxicologia",
year="2007",
author="Monteiro, P.A.D.A. and Carvalho Jr., P.M.",
volume="20",
number="1-2",
pages="39-45",
abstract="Describe the human intoxications notified to the CEATOX-79 at Marilia-S.P. in 2004. <br><br>METHODology: This is a descriptive and retrospective study in 872 notification sheets focused on human victims. There is no seasonality in the notifications. We can highlight greater percentage of intoxication in 0-9 and from 20-29 years old, since intoxications of children with 1-4 years represents 20% of all ages. CEATOX-79 is responsible for all health administrative region, and receives notifications from other States. The majority of cases occur in urban zone and inside homes. The main exposition ways are: oral and bite/minced, and the main exposition type is unique and acute. There is a significant incidence of accidental circumstances and suicide attempt. The most frequent toxic agent categories are medicaments, pesticides and bleach. These intoxications characteristics highlight the importance of educational and prevention actions related to storing and manipulation of substances that represents toxic risk. © 2006 Sociedade Brasileira de Toxicologia.<p /><p>Language: pt</p>",
language="pt",
issn="1415-2983",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}