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  • Title: Update on hospitalized pesticide poisonings in South Carolina, 1983-1987.
    Author: Schuman SH, Whitlock NH, Caldwell ST, Horton PM.
    Journal: J S C Med Assoc; 1989 Feb; 85(2):62-6. PubMed ID: 2918708.
    Abstract:
    Three hundred twelve hospitalizations for pesticide poisoning occurred in South Carolina during 1983-1987. This represents a twenty percent decline from an average of 78.5 cases hospitalized per year (1979-1982) to 62.4 cases hospitalized per year currently. Non-occupational poisonings accounted for one-half of the hospitalizations while 20% were related to occupation. Intentional poisonings represented 27% of the total. Two deaths as a result of suicide occurred during the four year period giving a case fatality of less than 1.0%. This five year update reenforces the need for continued education and prevention efforts.
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