@article{ref1,
title="Childhood Accidental Poisoning in Tafila",
journal="Iranian journal of pediatrics",
year="2007",
author="Bataineh, HA and Bataineh, AM",
volume="17",
number="1",
pages="23-26",
abstract="Objective: To asses the frequency, causes and how to increase the awareness of childhood poisoning.  <p>Material and Methods: A retrospective study of childhood accidental poisoning was conducted in Tafila Prince Zeid Hospital (PZH) by reviewing the files of 134 children admitted with accidental poisoning in 2003-2005.</p>  <p>Findings: This study showed that accidental poisoning was frequent but morbidity was low and there were no deaths. Analgesics and antihistamines were the most frequently ingested drugs.</p>  <p>Conclusion: The frequency of accidental poisoning is common in Tafila. Household chemicals and medication were the predominant. So, that merits the introduction of a public awareness campaign and increased use of child-resistant containers is important preventive measures that deserve more attention.</p>",
language="",
issn="2008-2142",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}