Socio-demographic profile of pesticide poisoning cases admitted in a rural hospital of West Bengal

Sarkar, Swapnodeep; Manna, Nirmalya; Kole, Seshadri; Roy, Arnab; Bhattacharya, Saikat; Sarkar, Manisha; Pradhan, Udit

doi:10.9790/0853-1508063438

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“…Among the 375 patients enrolled in our study, the majority were married and only three were divorced. Poisoning was more common among married males than married females, contrary to the findings from most other studies where married female cases outnumbered married male cases .…”

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Assessment of pattern and outcomes of pesticides poisoning in a tertiary care hospital

Prashar

Ramesh

2018

Tropical Med Int Health

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Summary Objectives To assess the socio‐demographic profile, pattern and treatment outcomes of pesticides poisoning. Methods A prospective observational study was conducted at the department of emergency medicine of a South Indian tertiary care hospital for 1.5 years to study the pattern and outcomes of poisoning cases due to pesticides. Level of significance (P) <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results A total of 375 poisoning victims with intentional/accidental exposure to pesticides were followed up and documented. The male–female ratio was 1:0.32; mean age was 31.65 ± 13.10 years. 72% of cases were rural residents. Organophosphorus compounds were the most implicated pesticides. Mean Glasgow Comatose Score (GCS) of the patients was 12.22 ± 3.86. 80.3% of patients recovered while 6.4% died. About 13.3% patients were lost to follow‐up as they were discharged against medical advice (DAMA). Conclusion There was a statistical significance seen in the implication of pesticides for intentional poisoning with age, route of administration, area of residence and occupation of the victims. However, there was a strong association of the outcomes of poisoning with the toxic agent implicated for the poisoning.

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Assessment of pattern and outcomes of pesticides poisoning in a tertiary care hospital

Prashar

Ramesh

2018

Tropical Med Int Health

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“…Other studies also show that poisoning are more common in rural areas. 3,8,16,25,26 However, some studies from state of Karnataka, the incidence was more in those who were from urban background. 9,12,24 Majority of the patients in our study belonged to Hindu (91.29%) religion, followed by Muslims (7.39%) and rest 1.32% were Sikhs.…”

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“…10,23 Other studies also show that most of the patients were Hindus. 7,10,15,23,26,27 Out of 379 patients recruited in the study, majority [235 (62.01%)] were married and rest 144 (37.99%) were unmarried. Consumption of poison was found in higher proportion of married females (65.79%) as compared to married males (59.47%) similar to other studies.…”

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Study of Pattern and Outcome of Acute Poisoning Cases at Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

Ali¹,

Sawlani²,

Himanshu³

et al. 2017

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BACKGROUND Poisoning is a global public health problem causing significant morbidity and mortality. It is important to know the pattern and outcome of acute poisoning cases for proper planning, prevention and management of these cases. The aim of the study is to determine the mode (suicidal, accidental, homicidal) and type of poisoning in North Indian population; relation to age, sex, occupation, marital status; outcome of different type of poisons and requirement of ventilatory support in different type of poisonings. MATERIALS AND METHODS This observational study was conducted in Department of Medicine of a tertiary care hospital in North India. A total of 379 patients were enrolled in the study after obtaining informed consent. RESULTS Poisoning was more common among males (59.89%). Maximum number of patients were in the age group 21-30 years (40.63%) and consumption was found to be more prevalent in rural population (75.99%). Most of the patients were farmers and students. Most common types of poisoning were organophosphate (n=95, 25.07%), snake bite (n=77, 20.32%) followed by aluminium phosphide (n=71, 18.73%). Out of 379 patients, 318 (83.91%) improved while 61 (16.09%) expired. Mortality was highest in aluminium phosphide poisoning. Requirement of ventilatory support was most commonly associated with aluminium phosphide poisoning (37.89%) followed by organophosphate poisoning (28.42%). CONCLUSION Poisoning was more common in young males. Pesticides and snake bite were major causes of poisoning. Of the total, 318 improved while rest of the 61 expired. Mortality was higher with use of aluminium phosphide poisoning (57.38%), snake bite (21.31%) and organophosphate consumption (9.84%). Requirement of ventilator was most commonly associated with aluminium phosphide poisoning. We suggest strict statutory measures covering import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of pesticides. Training of peripheral health center personnel to manage cases of poisoning, to provide ventilatory support and escalation in public awareness about the importance of problem should be done.

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“…In this study, the daily intake of the commonly consumed fruits and vegetables ranged from 26.5% (tangerine) to 40.9% (tomato). Lower values for the daily intake of fruits and vegetables were reported by Sarkar et al (2015) and Agofure et al (2021). Lakshmi (2021) in a study involving adolescent girls in Chennai, India, reported a value of 94.47% for the consumption of vegetables.…”

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The Food Consumption Pattern of Adolescents in Ibadan

Akinola

2023

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Dietary behaviours of adolescents drive the development of chronic non-communicable diseases later in life. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain information from 800 students at 9 schools in Ibadan, Nigeria and a 74-item food frequency questionnaire was used to assess the frequency of intake of specific foods. Roots and tubers and cereals and legumes were the most commonly consumed food groups. Daily intake of the most commonly consumed fruits was reported by 26.5% (tangerine), 28.0% (pawpaw) and 37.8% (orange). 40.9% reported daily consumption of tomato. 43.2% and 41.8% respectively consumed carbonated drinks and chocolate-flavoured drinks daily. There is a need for the promotion of healthier food choices in these schools.

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Socio-demographic profile of pesticide poisoning cases admitted in a rural hospital of West Bengal

Abstract: Abstract:Background: In developing countries acute pesticide poisoning remains an important issue and according to WHO (1999)

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Assessment of pattern and outcomes of pesticides poisoning in a tertiary care hospital

Assessment of pattern and outcomes of pesticides poisoning in a tertiary care hospital

Study of Pattern and Outcome of Acute Poisoning Cases at Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

The Food Consumption Pattern of Adolescents in Ibadan

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