| Document ID (ISN) | 109467 |
| CIS number |
09-414 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1556-3650 - Clinical Toxicology |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Murali R., Bhalla A., Singh D., Singh S. |
| Title |
Acute pesticide poisoning: 15 years experience of a large North-West Indian hospital |
| Bibliographic information |
Jan. 2009, Vol.47, No.1, p.35-38. Illus. 23 ref. |
| Abstract |
Acute pesticide poisoning is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. This retrospective study covered 15 years (1990 to 2004) of acute pesticide poisoning experience at a large hospital in Chandigarh, India. A total of 2884 patients with acute poisoning were admitted during the study period (1918 men). The commonest agents were anticholinesterases (35.1%) and aluminium phosphide (26.1%). Though the incidence of acute pesticide poisoning increased over several decades, there was an overall decline in mortality. There is still need for measures such as integrated pesticide management, development of safer formulations and the training of farmers in spraying techniques. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
India; pesticide poisoning; frequency rates; hospitals; mortality |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
neurotoxic effects; aluminium phosphide; limitation of exposure; safety and health training; safe working methods; developing countries; long-term study |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | India |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
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