TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1989//
TI  - Accidental poisoning of children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
JO  - Journal of the royal society of health
A1  - Al-Sekait, M. A.
SP  - 204
EP  - 5, 208
VL  - 109
IS  - 6
N2  - There were 7142 cases of accidental poisoning in children admitted to all Riyadh Governmental Hospitals during the five years period (1983-87). Household products were the most common poisoning agent, accounting for 59% of all cases. This was followed by drugs (39%), and plants (2%). Children aged one to two years were the most affected. The fatality rate was 0.1%. This study indicates that improved living conditions, proper storage of the drugs and chemicals as well as health education of parents will help in reducing the incidence of poisoning.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0264-0325
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -