Faraoni F, Protano C, Bini V, Lizzi R
U.O. Pediatria Neonatologia, Ospedale "S. Camillo De Lellis", Rieti.
Ann Ig. 2006 May-Jun;18(3):207-13.
The aim of this study was to investigate the trend of accidental poisoning among children, over a period of fifteen years, from 1990 to 2004, in the pediatric wards of a hospital in Latium (Italy). The prevalence of childhood poisoning was calculated based on the medical records of the pediatric unit of the hospital. The derived data was divided into different categories according to age, gender and types of poisoning. The results of this study show a decrease in accidental pediatric poisoning; according to the literature the frequency of poisoning was higher in males, under the age of 2 years, than females. Trends show an increase in pharmaceutical poisonings. The present study underlines the need for continuous information on prevention and educational programs organized by the Institutions, territorial sanitary services and GP with the aim of increasing the awareness of parents regarding the risk factors of poisoning.
本研究旨在调查1990年至2004年这十五年间，意大利拉齐奥一家医院儿科病房中儿童意外中毒的趋势。儿童中毒患病率是根据该医院儿科病房的病历计算得出的。所得数据根据年龄、性别和中毒类型分为不同类别。本研究结果显示儿童意外中毒情况有所减少；根据文献，2岁以下男性中毒频率高于女性。趋势表明药物中毒有所增加。本研究强调，机构、地区卫生服务部门和全科医生需要持续提供有关预防和教育项目的信息，以提高家长对中毒风险因素的认识。
