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Poison Prevention

Poisoning – particularly from overdoses of over-the-counter, prescription and illicit drugs – has surpassed falls to become the nation's second-leading cause of unintentional death, after motor-vehicle collisions. It is the leading cause of unintentional deaths in adults aged 35-54. With an 80 percent increase from 2001 to 2006, poisoning is the fastest-rising cause of accidental death in the United States. Source: cdc.gov (Latest statistics published in 2009)

More than 4.3 million calls were made to U.S. Poison Control Centers in 2008, according to a report released January 2010 by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). On average, the centers receive a call about suspected or actual human exposure to poison every 12.7 seconds. There were 1,756 deaths reported to poison control centers in 2008.

The Utah Department of Health reported 21.3 Utah deaths from poisoning each year per 100,000 residents. The national average is 11 deaths per 100,000 residents. (February 2010 report)

Of the calls made in 2008, 13 percent were related to exposure to painkillers, 9 percent concerned cosmetics or personal care products, and 8.6 percent were about household cleaning products. Children younger than 6 were involved in about half of all poison exposure calls the AAPCC reported.

Take Safety Home and prevent a tragedy from happening to any loved one or acquaintance with these safety fact sheet resources.

Fact vs. Myth

A survey conducted in the fall of 2007 by the National Safety Council revealed that 81 percent of Americans still believe that children are at greatest risk for poisoning. Every year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported. Children and youth under age 19 represent 66 percent of exposures and Adults over age 19 represent 34 percent of exposures, yet adults account for 91 percent of all poisoning deaths.

Poisoning and Children

While children rarely die today from unintentional poisoning, non-fatal poisonings remain a major childhood concern. About 50,000 children under the age of 4 are injured by unintentional poisonings every year.

For poisonings that can be safely handled at home, call the Nationwide Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222. For all other emergencies call 9-1-1 immediately.

	Promoting Health and Protecting Life	Fall Prevention \| Poison Prevention \| Fires and Burns \| Choking and Suffocation \| Drowning Prevention & Water Safety \| Supporters of Safety \| General Home Safety Resources PRINTER FRIENDLY Poison Prevention Poisoning – particularly from overdoses of over-the-counter, prescription and illicit drugs – has surpassed falls to become the nation's second-leading cause of unintentional death, after motor-vehicle collisions. It is the leading cause of unintentional deaths in adults aged 35-54. With an 80 percent increase from 2001 to 2006, poisoning is the fastest-rising cause of accidental death in the United States. Source: cdc.gov (Latest statistics published in 2009) More than 4.3 million calls were made to U.S. Poison Control Centers in 2008, according to a report released January 2010 by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). On average, the centers receive a call about suspected or actual human exposure to poison every 12.7 seconds. There were 1,756 deaths reported to poison control centers in 2008. The Utah Department of Health reported 21.3 Utah deaths from poisoning each year per 100,000 residents. The national average is 11 deaths per 100,000 residents. (February 2010 report) Of the calls made in 2008, 13 percent were related to exposure to painkillers, 9 percent concerned cosmetics or personal care products, and 8.6 percent were about household cleaning products. Children younger than 6 were involved in about half of all poison exposure calls the AAPCC reported. Take Safety Home and prevent a tragedy from happening to any loved one or acquaintance with these safety fact sheet resources. Lead Poisoning Prevention Tips Household Product Database Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Poison Prevention Tips Poison Prevention: Protect Your Household Poisoning Prevention When Caring for Older Adults Preventing Food Poisoning Safe Alternatives to Cleaning Chemicals What to do if a Poisoning Occurs Utah Poison Control Center Fact vs. Myth A survey conducted in the fall of 2007 by the National Safety Council revealed that 81 percent of Americans still believe that children are at greatest risk for poisoning. Every year in the U.S., nearly 2.5 million poison exposures are reported. Children and youth under age 19 represent 66 percent of exposures and Adults over age 19 represent 34 percent of exposures, yet adults account for 91 percent of all poisoning deaths. Poisoning and Children While children rarely die today from unintentional poisoning, non-fatal poisonings remain a major childhood concern. About 50,000 children under the age of 4 are injured by unintentional poisonings every year. For poisonings that can be safely handled at home, call the Nationwide Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222. For all other emergencies call 9-1-1 immediately.
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