CLINICAL AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF CHILDREN ADMITTED WITH POISONING
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 40
Abstract
BACKGROUND Poisoning among children is one of the most common emergencies in everyday practices, but it received little attention. It remains a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. The objectives of this study were to find out clinical and sociodemographic profile of children admitted with poisoning in the age group of one month to twelve years and to bring out the predisposing factors that lead to poisoning in above children. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hospital-based descriptive study was conducted in a tertiary centre in Kottayam. All cases of poisoning during the period of one year was included in the study. Data was collected by direct interview using verbal questionnaire and from case sheets. RESULTS Children from one month to twelve years was taken into consideration. There is male preponderance in this study. Children less than six years are more susceptible to poisoning, of which the highest incidence is at 12 - 36 months. Incidence is more in the afternoon than forenoon. Poisoning occur more in their own home than neighbourhood. Incidence is more in the month of March and June. They occur more in upper lower socioeconomic class. Accidental poisoning is more common type of poisoning with household chemicals as the commonly used poison. Of the hydrocarbon used kerosene, naphthalene balls among the household chemicals and paracetamol among the drugs was most commonly used. Complication was seen in 7.7% of cases. Incidence was more among anaemic children. CONCLUSION The present study was carried out to know clinical and socio-demography of poisoning cases in children. This knowledge helps to prevent the leading causes of child injury and thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality in children due to preventable cause.
Authors and Affiliations
Seena Neisseril Subramanian, Darly Saramma Mammen, Adheena Mini Augustine, Suresh Sebastian Vadakkedam
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