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  • Title: Poisoning in children--analysis of 250 cases.
    Author: Khare M, Bhide M, Ranade A, Jaykar A, Panicker L, Patnekar PN.
    Journal: J Postgrad Med; 1990 Oct; 36(4):203-6. PubMed ID: 2132245.
    Abstract:
    This study is an analysis of 250 cases over a period of 2 years, admitted to our hospital for various poisonings. The total incidence of poisoning was 11.9%, much higher as compared to the other series. Of these, 58.4% were seen in the age group of 1-4 years. Male to female ratio was 1.7:1. Incidence of food poisoning was 48.8% followed by that of kerosene (24%), pesticides (9.6%), chemicals and medicaments (8.4%), plant (3.6%) and animal bites (3.2%). Overall mortality was 0.8%.
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