Incidence of plant poisonings in Philadelphia noted as poison information calls.
During a one year period, plant calls were 5.3% of the total number of poison information calls. Of all confirmed plant exposures, 6.8% developed symptoms. Of all suspected plant exposures, 3.2% developed symptoms. Most (75%) of plant exposures occurred in children 3 years old and under. There was no difference between the sexes in exposures or symptoms.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011039:Poison Control Centers; D012621:Seasons; D012737:Sex Factors