Comparison of poison exposure data: NHIS and TESS data

Journal of Toxicology - Clinical Toxicology

Volumn 40, Issue 7, 2002, Pages 839-845

  Polivka, Barbara J ^a   Elliott, Michael B ^b   Wolowich, William R ^c  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^c NATIONWIDE CHILDREN S HOSPITAL   (United States)

Author keywords

National Health Interview Survey; Poison prevalence rates; Poison prevention; Poisoning in young children

Indexed keywords

ACCIDENT; AGE DISTRIBUTION; ARTICLE; CHILDHOOD DISEASE; FEMALE; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH HAZARD; HEALTH SURVEY; HUMAN; INFANT; INTERVIEW; INTOXICATION; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; POISON CENTER; PRESCHOOL CHILD; PREVALENCE; RACE DIFFERENCE;

AGE FACTORS; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; CONTINENTAL POPULATION GROUPS; DATA COLLECTION; HOSPITALIZATION; HUMANS; INCOME; INFANT; POISON CONTROL CENTERS; POISONING; POPULATION SURVEILLANCE; SEX FACTORS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 0036937330     PISSN: 07313810     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/CLT-120016954     Document Type: Article

References (11)

1. Litovitz, T.L.; Klein-Schwartz, W.; White, S.; Cobaugh, D.J.; Youniss, J.; Omslaer, J.C.; Drab, A.; Benson, B.E. 2000 Annual report of the american association of poison control centers toxic exposure surveillance system. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 2001, 19 (5), 337-347.
2. Miller, T.R.; Lestina, D.C. Costs of poisoning in the United States and savings from poison control centers: A benefit-cost analysis. Ann. Emerg. Med. 1997, 29, 239-245.
3. Craig, L.F.; Burt, C.W. Poisoning-related visits to the emergency departments in the United States, 1993-1996. Clin. Toxicol. 1999, 37 (7), 817-826.
4. Shannon, M. Ingestion of toxic substances by children. N. Engl. J. Med. 2000, 342, 186-191.
5. Kelly, N.R.; Kirkland, R.; Holmes, S.; Ellis, M.D.; Delclos, G.; Kozinetz, C.A. Assessing parental utilization of the poison center: An emergency center-based survey. Clin. Pediatr. 1997, 36, 467-473.
6. Warner, M.; Barnes, P.M.; Fingerhut, L.A. Injury and poisoning episodes and conditions: National health interview survey. Vital Health Stat. 1997, 10C, 1-38.
7. Litovitz, T.L.; Klein-Schwartz, W.; Dyer, S.; Shannon, M.; Lee, S.; Powers, M. 1997 Annual report of the association of poison control centers toxic exposure surveillance system. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 1998, 16 (5), 443-497.
8. Litovitz, T.L.; Klein-Schwartz, W.; Caravati, E.M.; Youniss, J.; Crouch, B.; Lee, S. 1998 Report of the American association of poison control centers toxic exposure surveillance system. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 1999, 17 (5), 435-487.
9. Litovitz, T.L.; Klein-Schwartz, W.; White, S.; Cobaugh, D.J.; Youniss, J.; Drab, A.; Benson, B.E. 1999 Annual report of the american association of poison control centers toxic exposure surveillance system. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 2000, 17 (5), 517-574.
10. Brannon, J.E. Accidental poisoning of children: Barriers to resource use in a black, low-income community. Public Health Nurs. 1992, 9 (2), 81-86.
11. Kelly, N.R.; Groff, J.Y. Exploring barriers to utilization of poison centers: A qualitative study of mothers attending an urban women, infants, and children (WIC) clinic. Pediatrics 2000, 106 (1), 199-204.