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Injuries are a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality, and poisoning is one important mechanism of injury. As a result, physicians who provide primary care to children have been at the forefront in promoting the field of medical toxicology, particularly in the area of poison prevention. This chapter reviews the epidemiologic considerations of pediatric poisoning and provides more specific information on some important poisonings.
The ingestion of potentially toxic substances is a common pediatric problem. More than 2 million ingestions are reported each year to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC); approximately 65% are exposures that involve...
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