TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - Forensic toxicology in urban South Africa
JO  - Journal of toxicology - clinical toxicology
A1  - Stewart, M. J.
A1  - Moar, J. J.
A1  - Mwesigwa, J.
A1  - Kokot, M.
SP  - 415
EP  - 419
VL  - 38
IS  - 4
N2  - BACKGROUND: An analysis has been made of the pattern of deaths due to poisoning in South Africa over the period 1991-1996. METHODS: The database held by the Forensic Science Service Laboratory, covering the period 1991-1996 was analyzed. RESULTS: Agricultural chemicals are a major cause of mortality. Among drugs of abuse, combinations of methaqualone/diphenhydramine and cyclizine/dipipanone contribute a disproportionately high percentage of cases. Metal poisoning is common as are cases of poisoning attributed to remedies prescribed by traditional healers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0731-3810
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -