A study of accidental poisoning (in children) in a rural medical college hospital of West Bengal.
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1990-07-01
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134 cases of accidental poisoning in children have been reported, children belonging to the age group of 1-3 years are the main victims. Kerosene has been noted as the single most important cause of poisoning. Mortality was fortunately low amounting to 5.2% of all cases.
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Sarker AK, Ghosh S, Barik K. A study of accidental poisoning (in children) in a rural medical college hospital of West Bengal. Indian Journal of Public Health. 1990 Jul-Sep; 34(3): 159-62