TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Poison Prevention and Education A1 - Schwartz, Lauren A2 - Hoffman, Robert S. A2 - Howland, Mary Ann A2 - Lewin, Neal A. A2 - Nelson, Lewis S. A2 - Goldfrank, Lewis R. PY - 2015 T2 - Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 10e AB - Unintentional poisonings are a global health concern. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Burden of Disease Project, in 2004 approximately 3,346,000 people died worldwide from unintentional poisoning.80 Nearly 1 million people die each year as a result of suicide. Approximately 350,000 deaths result from the deliberate ingestion of pesticides. In addition, an estimated 5 million snakebites occur annually.80 The WHO has undertaken initiatives in many countries, including the Bahamas, China, Ghana, Lebanon, Myanmar, Senegal, and Trinidad and Tobago to establish Poison Centers (PCs) and raise awareness about poison prevention. Worldwide, data on nonfatal poisoning rates are currently not available, although the increase in poison centers globally may result in improved research and surveillance programs.54 This chapter focuses on programs in North America that aim to prevent unintentional poisonings and improve access to PC services. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1108438233 ER -