TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1992//
TI  - A study of major causes and types of poisoning in Khonkaen, Thailand
JO  - Veterinary and human toxicology
A1  - Chirasirisap, K.
A1  - Ussanawarong, S.
A1  - Tassaneeyakul, W.
A1  - Reungsritrakool, W.
A1  - Prasitwatanaseree, W.
A1  - Sripanyawit, U.
A1  - Premkamol, A.
A1  - Prasartthong, W.
A1  - Patitas, N.
SP  - 489
EP  - 492
VL  - 34
IS  - 6
N2  - To investigate the problem of poisoning in Khonkaen Province, Thailand, a prospective data collection method was used. From 257 acute poisoning cases, the total poisoning rate was found to be 0.76/1000 hospital visits and the case fatality rate was 2.7%. Major types of poisoning found were poisonous animals (28.8%), agricultural chemicals (27.2%), misused therapeutic drugs (19.0%) and household chemicals (10.1%). Major causes of poisoning were suicide attempts (35.4%), accidents (28.4%), ignorance (26.8%) and occupational (8.6%). The most frequent age group affected was 11-30 y (58.8%). Females were found involved more than males (1.2:1). In males, the most frequent cause was unintentional poisoning; in females, it was from suicide attempts. The most frequent types among males were poisonous animals and agricultural chemicals; in females they were agricultural chemicals, misused therapeutic drugs and poisonous animals. The poisoning rate in children 0-5 was 12.1% of the total cases, and poisoning from every type of toxic substance was found. The cause in children was unintentional poisoning. The peak total poisoning time was from August to October.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0145-6296
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -