[Fatal poisonings in Eastern Denmark 1984-1991].
From 1984 to 1991, both years included, 1884 cases of deaths from poisoning by drugs or poisons were found by the forensic chemical analyses at the Institute of Forensic Chemistry in Copenhagen, covering a population of 2.3 million. Most deaths occurred in the age group 30-39 years. Looking at the period as a whole, morphine was by far the most frequently occurring compound followed by propoxyphene, carbon monoxide, methadone and alcohol. However, looking at the annual distribution, the number of deaths due to propoxyphene declines over the period, while the number of deaths due to methadone increases. Barbiturate poisonings, which were formerly among the most frequently occurring, are only seen in low numbers.
Retskemist Institut, Københavns Universitet.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000401:mortality; D002648:Child; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000401:mortality; D011041:Poisoning / Q000401:mortality*
Forgiftningsdødsfald i Ostdanmark 1984-1991.