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Poisoning by pharmaceuticals accounted for 2% of all injury hospitalisations in the financial year 2003 – 04, while accidental poisonings by other substances accounted for 1% of hospitalisations.(Source: Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia 2003-04 [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare])
For information about lead, asbestos or other poisoning due to environmental exposure, follow the link below to the Environmental Poisoning [HealthInsite Topic Page].
Follow the links below to find information on the prevention and treatment of poisoning.
Updated January 2009
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Vitamins - common misconceptions
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Better Health Channel
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Vitamin supplements are commonly misused and taken as a form of medicine to treat ailments such as colds or to counteract lifestyle issues such as stress. Contrary to popular belief, vitamins aren't drugs or miracle cures.
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Sep 2009
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Child poisoning in the home - symptoms and treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Accidental poisoning is common, especially among young children. Symptoms and treatment can vary depending on what and how much has been swallowed, spilt on the skin or sprayed in the eye. A child may also be poisoned if they are given the wrong medicine or wrong dose of medicine. Always call an ambulance in an emergency.
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Jul 2009
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Spiking drinks
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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It might seem like 'just fun', but many young people have gotten into serious trouble when someone has put something into their drink without their knowledge.
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Jul 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
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Jul 2009
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Child poisoning in the home ? prevention
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Better Health Channel
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Children can be poisoned by common substances in the home. Medicines, cleaners such as dishwashing detergent and oven cleaners, petrol, bleaches and essential oils are all poisons and should be kept secure and out of reach of children. In an emergency always call an ambulance.
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Jun 2009
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First aid - poisons
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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What are poisons? Poisons are things that can make people sick or even die if they get into the body or onto the skin.
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Jun 2009
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Drink spiking
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In recent years an increased use of drugs in sexual assault has occurred. Drugs can be added to peoples drinks without their knowledge
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Mar 2009
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Eating things that are not food
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Pica may be a sign that the child has a developmental, behavioural, emotional, nutritional or health problem.
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Nov 2008
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Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia, 2004-05
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report presents national statistics on injuries that resulted in admission to hospitals in Australia. It includes cases discharged during the year to 30 June 2005. Unintentional falls, transport-related injury, intentional self-harm and assault are common causes of hospitalised injury in the Australian community.
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Nov 2008
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Safe partying
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Inspire Foundation
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Wanting to go out and party is a normal rite of passage for most young people. There are a few simple things that you can do to have fun in a safe way. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Oct 2008
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Drugs and poisons - regulations
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Better Health Channel
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Drugs and poisons are defined by law. The use, manufacture, prescription and availability of substances defined as drugs and poisons are covered by Victorian law. These laws make sure that drugs and poisons used in Victoria for medical, household, industrial and agricultural purposes are carefully controlled.
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Sep 2008
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Pesticides - home safety issues
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Better Health Channel
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Household pesticides can cause harm to humans if not used appropriately. Household pesticides may be used to control insects like cockroaches, mosquitoes and fleas or rodents like rats and mice. Pesticides are poisonous and are especially dangerous for children, the elderly, pregnant and nursing women and animals (pets).
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Sep 2008
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| Title: |
Poisoning
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Dangerous things are swallowed every day by children, usually when they are at home. Most of the children who swallow poisonous things are under the age of three, when they are too young to know what is safe .
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Jul 2008
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Injury among young Australians
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report provides comprehensive information on injury incidence, hospitalisations and deaths among young people in Australia. It presents the most up-to-date available data, as well as trend data, on major causes of injury for this population group, including transport accidents, intentional self-harm and suicide, assault and accidental poisoning.
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Jun 2008
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Vitamin and mineral supplements
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Better Health Channel
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Vitamins are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts for various metabolic processes. It is best to get vitamins from eating a varied diet. People who may need vitamin supplements include pregnant and lactating women, some vegetarians, people who drink large quantities of alcohol, drug users and the elderly.
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May 2008
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Alcohol and young people
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Young people try alcohol for many reasons. They might be curious, or want to be one of the group. Some drink because it makes them feel older, or because it gives them a certain image among friends.
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Apr 2008
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Pesticides - safety when you use a pest control service
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Pesticides are toxic. If they are used carelessly they may damage the health of the person applying them or the health of other people in the community. They may also damage the environment. If you use a commercial pest control service to control pests at home, you should take precautions to minimise your exposure to these toxic substances.
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Mar 2008
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Drink spiking
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Inspire Foundation
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Drink spiking is when alcohol or another drug is added to your drink without you knowing. This factsheet gives you information about what drugs are used, how to avoid it and what to do
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Feb 2008
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| Title: |
Child safety - reducing injuries
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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The risk of injuries to a child in the home can be reduced by simple safety measures.
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Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Fishing - eat your catch with care
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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People who fish in the Lower Yarra and Maribyrnong rivers need to be careful about eating their catch. Chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can build up in fish. Some fish can also have high levels of mercury. The risks of eating your catch can be reduced if you make sensible choices about the type and amount of fish you eat. The use of lead sinkers when fishing can also pose a health risk.
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Nov 2007
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