[An analysis of causes of acute poisoning in Poland during 1989-1990].

An analysis was carried out of the structure of acute poisonings, by various toxic agents and preparations, during the period 1989-1990, based on the data from regional centres of clinica toxicology. According to these data, suicidal attempts were the most frequent cause of poisonings. The prevailing agents of the poisonings included drugs, primarily sleep-inducing and psychotropic. Alcohols were placed secondly and the third place agents included gases, organic solvents, pesticides and mushrooms.