Taiwan National Poison Center: Epidemiologic Data 1985–1993
Journal of Toxicology Clinical ToxicologyPublished 1 January 1996
Chen‐Chang Yang, Jia-Fen Wu, Hsin-Chen Ong, Shien-Chung Hung, Yie-Pyng Kuo, Chih-Hsing Sa
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A retrospective analysis of all telephone calls to the Taiwan National Poison Center concerning human poisoning exposures July 1985 through December 1993 found human poisoning is a serious problem in Taiwan and childhood poisonings are underreported and of high mortality.
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Human poisoning is a serious problem in Taiwan. The reduction of suicide attempts is a major objective. Childhood poisonings are underreported and of high mortality.
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Agricultural and Biological SciencesMedicine
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