[Biocide exposures reported to Poznan Toxicological Information Center].
System of biocide products control in Poland started from 1st of July 2007. 364 biocide exposures were reported to Poznan Toxicological Information Center at that time. Most of them happened by accident (88.7%), 7,7% were suicidal instances. Men were exposed more often than women (51.4 v. 43.7%). Young children up to age of five were the most numerous group of exposed persons. Most of victims (87.6%) recovered without sequelae. Only one death was reported.
Oddział Toksykologii z Ośrodkiem Informacji Toksykologicznej, Szpital im. F. Raszei, Poznań. magda.glebocka@op.pl
Magdalena
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Łukasik-Głebocka
Katarzyna
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Nawrocka
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000032:analysis*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011039:Poison Control Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D017678:Sex Distribution; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
D004202:Disinfectants