Accidental Childhood Poisoning in Calabar.
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Summary: A review of 87 cases of childhood poisoning admitted to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital during a 3-year period has revealed that som kerosene poisoning was the commonest, accounting for 44% of the cases, followed by alcohol (25%). All drugs combined (17%) and household chemicals (14%) accounted for the rest. The low mortality of 1.1% was probably due to early consultation and the practice of minimal or no first-aid administration at home before admission. Improved living conditions, restriction of drugs sales and elaborate health campaigns regarding safe keeping of chemicals, alcohol and drugs away from children should help in reducing the incidence of poisoning.
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