Aluminum phosphide poisoning in Saudi Arabia over a nine-year period

CONCLUSION:Mortality due to AlP poisoning was highest in children and most commonly occurred during fumigation of households. Delays in medical attention and diagnosis may have contributed to mortality. LIMITATIONS:Retrospective data collection and relatively small sample size. Data on exact amount and route of phosphide ingestion or exposure not available.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST:None. 
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research