Epidemiology of accidental home poisoning in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).

Mahdi, A H; Taha, Salah Ali; Rifai, Muhammad

doi:10.1136/jech.37.4.291

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“…This overall pattern appears consistent with previous reports on accidental childhood poisoning. [2][3][4][5][6] In this study, hydrocarbon ingestion was the most common finding, followed by drugs, household chemicals and pesticides. While these findings are in agreement with another study conducted in Saudi Arabia, 7 they contrast with data from other studies from Tabuk, Riyadh, USA, Qatar, and the UK, [1][2][3]4,6 in which drugs are reported as the principal offenders.…”

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Patterns of Accidental Poisoning in Children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hazmi

1998

Ann Saudi Med

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Patterns of Accidental Poisoning in Children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hazmi

1998

Ann Saudi Med

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“…We found a high incidence of accidental poisoning in children between 1 and 5 years of age and this agrees with the rates cited in other reports. [4][5][6]8,10,11 This age is characterized by impulsive behavior,, curiosity, thoughtlessness, and lack of experience. Few cases occurred in children younger than one year, probably because infants are more limited in their mobility, or after age five when children are more discriminating about what they swallow.…”

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“…The situation observed in Riyadh is similar to that seen elsewhere in Saudi Arabia. [4][5][6][7] An in depth, prospective epidemiological study is needed that will identify the factors associated with accidental poisoning in Saudi Arabia. In this way effective preventive measures can be implemented.…”

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“…[1][2][3] Various studies have shown a clear distinction in the pattern and extent of poisoning among children between developed and developing countries, and this reflects attitudinal and behavioral differences. [2][3][4] There are few reports on the epidemiology of accidental poisoning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [4][5][6] Therefore, we conducted a prospective study to define the local pattern of childhood poisoning and to provide a basis for its prevention.…”

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“…[2][3][4] There are few reports on the epidemiology of accidental poisoning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. [4][5][6] Therefore, we conducted a prospective study to define the local pattern of childhood poisoning and to provide a basis for its prevention.…”

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Epidemiology of Accidental Poisoning of Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al-Sekait

1990

Ann Saudi Med

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A study was carried out to determine the incidence of accidental poisoning in children admitted to Riyadh Governmental Hospitals during 1988. Drugs were the most common poisoning agent and accounted for 52% of all cases. Kerosene poisoning and ingestion of household cleansers accounted for 46% of the cases, and ingestion of plants represented 2% of cases. Most of the poisoning incidents occurred in children who were 1 to 2 years of age. Our findings indicate that improved living conditions, proper storage of drugs and chemicals, and health education of parents will help to reduce the incidence of poisoning. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 1990; 10(3): 276-279 Accidental poisoning represents a serious source of childhood morbidity and mortality throughout the world. [1][2][3] Various studies have shown a clear distinction in the pattern and extent of poisoning among children between developed and developing countries, and this reflects attitudinal and behavioral differences. [2][3][4] There are few reports on the epidemiology of accidental poisoning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. M Abdulaziz Al-Sekait, Epidemiology of Accidental Poisoning of Children in 4-6Therefore, we conducted a prospective study to define the local pattern of childhood poisoning and to provide a basis for its prevention. Material and MethodsThe study was conducted from January through December 1988 on three days of a week in all children up to 12 years of age who were admitted to the following Riyadh hospitals: Children's Hospital, Armed Forces Hospital, King Khalid University Hospital, Security Forces Hospital, and National Guard Hospital. A special form was prepared to record the age and sex of the patient, type of poisoning, time of poisoning, source of poison, time before presentation at hospital, treatment, complication, final outcome, and duration of hospital stay. ResultsDuring the study period, there were 794 cases of poisoning in children and this constituted 4.9% of the total medical pediatric admissions. There was no seasonal variation in the incidence. Table 1 shows the age and sex distribution of the children. Ages ranged between 3 months and 12 years, with a peak at one year. Most cases (92%) occurred in children younger than five years. There were 422 males and 372 females (ratio, 1.1:1.0), which did not achieve statistical significance (P > 0.05) when analyzed with respect to age.

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