Citation

Fabritius K, Balasescu M. Toxicol. Lett. 1996; 88(1-3): 211-214.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0378-4274(96)03739-3

PMID

8920738

Abstract

Cases of non-occupational intoxications with pesticides registered in 26 counties of Romania between 1988 and 1993 are reported. From the total number the accidental cases represent high values (53%-73%) in this period, showing an elevated death rate of 10.1%-26.4%. Products or active substances which contributed to intoxications were identified only in approximately 30% of cases. Therefore, a more careful analysis of cases with intoxications and a more rigorous control by law of pesticide use is recommended.

Language: en

Keywords

Accidents, Home; Carbamates; Fungicides, Industrial; Herbicides; Humans; Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; Insecticides; Organophosphorus Compounds; Pesticides; Poisoning; Romania; Suicide