Retrospective evaluation of adult poisoning cases admitted to emergency department of a University Hospital in Turkey

Conclusion: It can be suggested that poisonings are encountered more commonly in young people, especially in women, with medicinal drugs and for suicidal purposes. Drugs detected at high rates in poisonings, such as painkillers and antidepressants, should be used more cautiously.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research