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Accidental Poisoning of Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Community Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, P. O. Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Saudi Arabia

THERE WERE 7142 cases of accidental poisoning in children admitted to all Riyadh Governmental Hospitals during the five years period (1983-87). Household products were the most common poisoning agent, accounting for 59% of all cases. This was followed by drugs (39%), and plants (2%). Children aged one to two years were the most affected. The fatality rate was 0.1% . This study indicates that improved living conditions, proper storage of the drugs and chemicals as well as health education of parents will help in reducing the incidence of poisoning.

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 109, No. 6, 204-205 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/146642408910900609


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