Forging a Poison Prevention and Control System
Poisoning is a far more serious health problem in the U.S. than has generallybeen recognized. It is estimated that more than 4 million poisoning episodesoccur annually, with approximately 300,000 cases leading to hospitalization.The field of poison prevention provides some of the most celebrated examplesof successful public health interventions, yet surprisingly the currentpoison control "system" ...
Poisoning is a far more serious health problem in the U.S. than has generallybeen recognized. It is estimated that more than 4 million poisoning episodesoccur annually, with approximately 300,000 cases leading to hospitalization.The field of poison prevention provides some of the most celebrated examplesof successful public health interventions, yet surprisingly the currentpoison control "system" ...
