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In 2019, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for over 2.1 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one- and two-year-olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (43%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
In 2017, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.12 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.9 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (45%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
In 2014, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.2 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 15 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (48%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Maryann Amirshahi, PharmD, MD, MPH, PhD, FACMT, FACEP, FASAM, FCP is Co-Medical Director of the National Capital Poison Center. Dr. Amirshahi completed her Bachelors in Pharmacy and PharmD degrees at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, followed by medical school at Temple University.
Sertraline is an antidepressant that works in the brain to alter the activity of serotonin, a chemical that helps regulate mood. Side effects of sertraline are frequently mild and include weight loss and drowsiness. However, because it interacts with many other medications as well as alcohol, sertraline must be used with caution.
Clenbuterol is a medication used to treat asthma and COPD in some countries, but it is not FDA-approved for human use in the United States. It is widely misused for possible anabolic and fat-burning effects, which have only been shown in animals. Clenbuterol causes toxicity at low doses. Symptoms include tremors, high heart rate, low blood potassium, seizures, and cardiac arrest.
Cough and cold medicines are no longer recommended for children under the age of four. Ipecac syrup is no longer recommended for anyone. Mercury thermometers are now known to be a possible health risk if they break.
A clean home provides a healthy environment for your family, but household cleaning products can contain hazardous chemicals. It's important to be aware of the most common cleaner ingredients, what they are intended (and not intended) to do, and how to use them safely.
In 2016, U.S. poison control centers provided telephone guidance for nearly 2.159 million human poison exposures. That's one poison exposure reported every 14.6 seconds. While poisoning affects ALL age groups, peak poisoning frequency occurs in one and two year olds, with children younger than 6 years comprising nearly half of poison exposures (46%). Since 2008, poisoning fatalities have exceeded those from motor vehicle traffic.
Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a powerful animal tranquilizer. Although it is not intended for human use, xylazine is a common contaminant of illicit drugs in the U.S. It can worsen toxic effects of some drugs. Xylazine use causes sleepiness and a slow respiratory rate and might result in development of necrotic skin wounds (skin wounds with dead tissue).
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