title: Circumstances surrounding deaths from accidental poisoning 1974-80.
abstract: The deaths of 99 children under 5 years of age were studied through the coroners' records. Sixty nine deaths were caused by medicines--most of which were prescribed for mother, were recently dispensed, and currently in use. Household products accounted for 11 deaths, lead poisoning for 6, carbon monoxide for 5 and 'medical mishaps' for 8. Prevention lies in both education and more effective and selective use of child resistant containers.
mesh_terms: D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000401:mortality; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006795:Household Products / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000401:mortality; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors; D011041:Poisoning / Q000401:mortality*; D014852:Wales