New York State Poison Control Network - Annual Report on 2001 Data

Appendix Three

Common Substances Involved In Human Exposures and in Pediatric Human Exposures

Substances Most Frequently Involved in Human Exposures

  1. Fumes
  2. Analgesics
  3. Sedative/hypnotics
  4. Antidepressants
  5. Household cleaners
  6. Alcohol
  7. Personal Care Products/Cosmetics
  8. Chemicals
  9. Food Poisoning
  10. Hydrocarbons

Substances Most Frequently Involved in Pediatric Human Exposures

(Children Under Six-Years of Age)

  1. Personal Care Products/Cosmetics
  2. Household cleaners
  3. Foreign bodies
  4. Analgesics
  5. Topical preparations
  6. Plants
  7. Arts and Crafts
  8. Cough and Cold Preparations
  9. Antihistamines
  10. Vitamins