Poisoning in children and young people 2012–13
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AIHW: Pointer S (2016) Poisoning in children and young people 2012–13, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 18 July 2024.
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AIHW: Pointer S. (2016). Poisoning in children and young people 2012–13. Canberra: AIHW.
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AIHW: Pointer S. Poisoning in children and young people 2012–13. AIHW, 2016.
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AIHW: Pointer S. Poisoning in children and young people 2012–13. Canberra: AIHW; 2016.
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AIHW: Pointer S 2016, Poisoning in children and young people 2012–13, AIHW, Canberra.
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This report provides information about children and young people aged 0–24 who were hospitalised as a result of poisoning in Australia. Almost half (49%) of all cases occurred among 18–24 year olds and a quarter among 15–17 year olds (26%). The highest rate of poisoning by pharmaceuticals was seen in 15–17 year old girls (589 cases per 100,000). The majority (37%) of these cases were caused by non-opioid analgesics (for example, ibuprofen and paracetamol).
- ISSN: 2205-510X (PDF) 1444-3791 (Print)
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-947-5
- Cat. no: INJCAT 173
- Pages: 65
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Almost half (49%) of all poisoning cases occurred among 18–24 year olds and a quarter among 15–17 year olds (26%)
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The highest rate of poisoning by pharmaceuticals was seen in 15–17 year old girls (589 cases per 100,000)
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The most common cause of poisoning by other substances was insect bites and spider bites
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Almost two-thirds (63%) of poisoning cases among young people aged 15–24 were due to intentional self-harm