Patterns and epidemiology of acute poisoning in Ethiopia: systematic review of observational studies

Abstract Background Acute poisoning is a common reason for emergency department visit and hospitalization worldwide with major morbidity and mortality. The burden of poisoning exposures in Africa is a significant public health concern, but only 10 of 58 countries have poisons information centers (PI...

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Main Authors: Legese Chelkeba, Abera Mulatu, Dessalegn Feyissa, Firomsa Bekele, Behailu Terefe Tesfaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13690-018-0275-3