[Deaths due to paracetamol poisoning in Denmark 1979-1992].
A significant relationship between the amount of paracetamol (acetaminophen) sold in Denmark after the drug became available on an over-the counter basis in 1984 and an increase in paracetamol (acetaminophen) related deaths has been demonstrated.
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hjertemedicinsk afdeling Y, Bispebjerg Hospital, København.
Mosbech
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D002423:Cause of Death; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D004363:Drug Utilization; D006801:Humans; D011041:Poisoning / Q000401:mortality*; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
D000082:Acetaminophen