Poisoning

Poisoning by pharmaceuticals accounted for 2% of all injury hospitalisations in the financial year 2004 – 05, while accidental poisonings by other substances accounted for 1% of hospitalisations.(Source: Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia 2005-06 [Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)])

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 March 2011

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Title:	Drugs and poisons - regulations
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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. The law makes sure that drugs and poisons used in Victoria for medical, household, industrial and agricultural purposes are carefully controlled.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Vitamins - common misconceptions
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Vitamin supplements are frequently misused. They may be taken as 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.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Vitamin and mineral supplements
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Vitamins are organic compounds that our body needs in small amounts to perform a range of functions (metabolic processes). It is best to get vitamins from eating a varied diet. People who may need vitamin supplements include women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, some vegetarians, people who drink large quantities of alcohol, drug users and the elderly.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	Spiking drinks
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	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.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Drink spiking
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	An alarming trend in recent years is the increased use of drugs (illicit, prescription or alcohol) in sexual assault.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Drink spiking
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	In recent years an increased use of drugs in sexual assault has occurred. Drugs can be added to peoples drinks without their knowledge
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Pesticides - safety when you use a pest control service
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Alcohol and young people
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	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.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Allergic and toxic reactions to seafood
Publisher:	Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:	Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives or swelling. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure (shock), either of which can be life threatening.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Pesticides - home safety issues
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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).
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Health risks from exposure to naphthalene in moth balls and toilet deodorant cakes
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:	The health risks from exposure to naphthalene in moth balls and how to avoid them.
Date:	Jan 2011

Title:	Fishing - eat your catch with care
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Questions and answers for contamination of Bindeez TM beads
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Information on contamination of Bindeez TM beads.
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Drink spiking
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	Drink spiking is when alcohol or other drug(s) are added to your drink without your knowledge.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	Safe partying
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	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.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Hospital separations due to injury and poisoning, Australia 2005-06
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:	This report uses data for hospital separations due to injury and poisoning that occurred in Australia during 2005–06 (1st July 2005 to 30th June 2006) to describe theoccurrence of hospitalised injury in Australia. It follows on from the previous in the series which examines hospitalised injury in Australia during 2004–05 (Bradley & Harrison 2008). Hospitalised injury is described according to major types of injury and poisoning and detailed analysis of the external causes of injury is undertaken.
Date:	Aug 2010

Title:	Hyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Many people are poisoned by carbon monoxide gas each year, either intentionally (e.g. in suicide attempts) or by accident. Carbon monoxide interferes with oxygen transport in the body, and can also directly damage a variety of organs including the brain...
Date:	Jun 2010

Title:	Mortality and hospitalisation due to injury in the Aboriginal population of New South Wales
Publisher:	NSW Department of Health
Description:	Injury and poisoning contribute a considerable proportion of deaths and hospitalisations of Aboriginal people in NSW each year. This report provides a detailed profile of counts, standardised rates and rate ratios of injury related hospitalisation and mortality among Aboriginal people in NSW.
Date:	Jun 2010

Title:	Poisonings - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Poisoning is a common cause of hospital admissions for adults and children, and common household medicines are the leading cause of poisoning. Find out more about poisonings.
Date:	Dec 2009

Title:	Glucocorticoid with cyclophosphamide for paraquat-induced lung fibrosis
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Paraquat is an effective and widely used herbicide but is also a lethal poison. In many developing countries paraquat is widely available and inexpensive, making poisoning prevention difficult. However most of the people who become poisoned from paraqua...
Date:	Sep 2009

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