Paediatric poisoning in rural Sri Lanka: an epidemiological study

• Main Authors: Godakanda Arachchige Maneesha Prasadi (Author), Fahim Mohamed (Author), Lalith Senarathna (Author), Rose Cairns (Author), Pahala Hangidi Gedara Janaka Pushpakumara (Author), Andrew Hamilton Dawson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Acute paediatric poisoning is a common public health concern for both developed and developing countries. The type of agent and underlying cause differ depending on the social, cultural, economic and educational background. The objectives of this study were to identify the incide...