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7580040 
Journal Article 
Common poisonings in India 
Aggarwal, P; Handa, R; Wall, JP 
1998 
Chk 
Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
ISSN: 0971-1929 
15 
1 
73-79 
English 
Acute poisoning is a common medical emergency all over the world including India. The incidence of poisoning is rising in India. More than 50,000 people die of poisoning every year. There has also been change in the pattern of poisoning seen in various areas. In north India, aluminium phosphide and organophosphate poisonings have increased while those due to barbiturates and copper sulphate have declined. In South India, plant poisonings are still commonly encountered. In contrast, kerosene oil poisoning continues to be the commonest cause of poisoning in children. Knowledge of general pattern of poisoning in a particular region will help in early diagnosis and treatment, which will result in a reduction of morbidity and mortality. 
Aluminium phosphide; Carbamates; India; Kerosene oil; Organophosphates; Plant poisons; Poisoning; aluminum phosphide; carbamate insecticide; kerosene; organophosphate pesticide; plant toxin; article; early diagnosis; incidence; india; intoxication; snakebite; suicide attempt 
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