Patterns and epidemiology of acute poisoning in Ethiopia: systematic review of observational studies


Chelkeba L., Mulatu A., Feyissa D., Bekele F., Tesfaye B. T.

ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH, cilt.76, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 76
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1186/s13690-018-0275-3
  • Dergi Adı: ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Epidemiology, Pattern, Poisoning, Ethiopia, MANAGEMENT
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Background: Acute poisoning is a common reason for emergency department visit and hospitalization worldwide with major morbidity and mortality. The burden of poisoning exposures in Africa is a significant public health concern, but only 10 of 58 countries have poisons information centers (PICs).