Accidental childhood poisoning in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria

Edelu, BO; Odetunde, Odutola Israel; Eke, Christopher Bismarck; Na, Uwaezuoke; Oguonu, Tagbo

doi:10.4103/2141-9248.183944

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“…Also, the findings have shown that the majority of chemical poisoning cases occurred among Saudis, which is consist with other Saudi studies [ 30 , 31 ]. Besides, accidental chemical poisoning has been recorded in several studies consisting of the study findings [ 35 , 36 ]. Interestingly, the present study findings report that accomplished strongest bleach (chlorines) (Clorox®) was the commonest household products implicated in chemical poisoning, which is consistent with a study in Qatar and another study in Jeddah that highlighting a high incidence of chemical poising among children [ 37 , 38 ].…”

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Pattern of food, drug and chemical poisoning in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia from January 2017 to December 2017

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Background Poisoning has become a widespread and dangerous phenomenon worldwide. The purpose of our study was to determine and analyze the pattern of poisoning cases induced with food, drugs, and chemicals reported to the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health in Qassim province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study also evaluated the correlation of demographic variables such as age, type of toxicity and geographical distribution associated with poisoning in Qassim province. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed on 381 cases of poisoning. The data was collected from Jan 2017 to Dec 2017 and revealed that out of 381 cases, 120 have food poisoning (65 % females and 35 % males), 180 have drug poisoning (55.56 % females and 44.44 % males), whereas 81 cases have chemical poisoning (41.98 % female and 58.02 % male). Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS/PC statistical package. The study revealed that the most common agents involved in acute poisoning were drugs (47.25 %), especially analgesics such as Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), followed by antipsychotic drugs. Food poisoning was the second acute poisoning with (31.40 %). Finally, chemical poisoning involved in acute poisoning with 21.20 % of cases reported household products accomplished strongest bleach (chlorines)(Clorox®) and insecticides were the secondary source for chemical poisoning.

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Pattern of food, drug and chemical poisoning in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia from January 2017 to December 2017

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“…By 2002-2011, Benin City in the south-south area of Edo state reported higher cases of kerosene poisoning as well. Notwithstanding the fact that western cities of Lagos, Ilesha, Ile Ife and Ado Ekiti were epicenters of accidental childhood kerosene poisoning over the years, the victims were mostly from the lower socio-economic stratification in society [37][38][39][40]18]. From the emerging trends, spatial patterns, and the frequency of the hazards in the study area, opportunities are abound in the current study to undertake a risk assessment using a mix scale model targeting the affected states in Nigeria.…”

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Assessing the Effects of Fuel Based Lighting: The Case of Kerosene Use and Disasters in Nigeria

Merem¹,

Twumasi²,

Wesley³

et al. 2018

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Fuel based lighting made up of kerosene continues to find essential use in West Africa. In Nigeria where tens of millions regularly use kerosene, adverse environmental health effects remain widespread much of the time given the mixed results. These include rising mortality and morbidity often associated with fire hazards from kerosene explosions, destruction of properties, burns, compromised vision, indoor air pollution, asthma and the disproportionate exposure of infants and women to the risks of recurrent kerosene hazards. With hospital emergency cases involving complications from kerosene hazards on the rise, adulterated products in the face of loose regulations and mass poverty has surged over the years. In all these, very little research exists to assess the risks from fuel lighting incidents and their impacts from a mix scale perspective using GIS. Accordingly, this paper analyzes the growing risks from kerosene disasters in Nigeria. Emphasis is on the issues, the trends, factors and impacts using mix scale techniques of GIS and descriptive statistics to map and track the trends spatially. Preliminary results using descriptive statistics reveal kerosene hazards in the form of fatalities through household explosions as well as health and environmental risks. Just as impact analysis identified pollution threats, the GIS mapping pinpointed the spatial dispersion of the risks and elements associated with kerosene hazards. With all these attributed to several elements from ineffective policy to economic conditions, the paper offered several remedies consisting of the need for education and enlightenment campaign, coupled with improved emergency response to fire hazards and the strengthening of policy. In highlighting the extent of kerosene hazards in the country, there is opportunity for resource managers and decision-making to build from it and design proactive measures to mitigate future disasters for the safety of citizens.

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“…Findings from this study show that household cleaning agents (liquid bleach, liquid soap, and detergent) were the most ingested chemical substance among under-five children in Calabar South LGA of Cross River State, this shows a shift from kerosene ingestion reported by Edelu et al [17] and Ugwu et al [39] The reasons for this shift are yet to be ascertained.…”

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“…Residential apartment also showed a strong statistical relationship (0.043 < P > 0.05) with risk of unintentional ingestion of chemical among under-five children, under-five children whose mothers/caregivers live in a one bedroom apartment, two bedroom apartments, and in communal apartment are 2 times more likely to experience unintentional ingestion of chemicals. This is not surprising because Edelu et al, [17] in their study done to ascertain the frequency and pattern of accidental childhood poisoning in Enugu, showed that the prevalence of unintentional childhood poisoning was higher among those with low socioeconomic background.…”

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Risk of Unintentional Ingestion of Harmful Chemicals among Under-five Children in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State

Nwachukwu¹,

Abanobi²,

Ebirim³

et al. 2019

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Introduction: Unintentional chemical poisoning contributes significantly to under-five morbidity, mortality, and disability with an incidence rate of 442/100,000 children age 0-5 years, in low-and middle-income countries. Unintentional ingestion of harmful chemicals by under-five children can be prevented if some risk factors that predispose under-five children to unintentional chemical poisoning are modified. The aim of this study is to determine the risk of unintentional ingestion of harmful chemicals among under-five children in Calabar South Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. Materials and Methods: Analytic epidemiology (case-control) design was employed in this study, 120 under-five children living with their parents in Calabar South LGA, Cross River State, were recruited through the use of multistage and simple random sampling technique by balloting. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection after being validated and its reliability tested. Cases were matched with controls using frequency matching. Multivariate analysis in the binary logistic regression model was used to test the hypotheses. Results: The result revealed that underfive children in Calabar South LGA, below 25 months of age are 2 times more likely to have unintentional ingestion of harmful chemicals (odds ratio [OR] = 2.786, P = 0.032). Under-five children under the care of a mother/caregiver below 36 years of age are 1.654 times more likely to experience unintentional ingestion of harmful chemical (OR = 1.654, P = 0.026). Under-five children who are under the care of a mother/caregiver without any formal educational attainment are 2 times more likely to experience unintentional ingestion of harmful chemical (OR = 2.000, P = 0.040). Under-five children residing in non-confortable apartments with their mothers/caregivers are 2 times more likely to experience unintentional ingestion of harmful chemicals (OR = 2.707, P = 0.043). Under-five children whose mothers/caregivers have no designated place where chemicals are kept are 2 times more likely to have unintentional ingestion of harmful chemicals (OR = 2.281, P = 0.040). Under-five children are 5 times more likely to have unintentional ingestion of harmful chemicals when the container of the chemical has no airtight/child-resistant cover on it (OR = 5.364, P = 0.041). Household cleaning agents were the most ingested chemical substances (25.0%) among under-five children in Calabar South LGA, Cross River State. Conclusion: Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that mothers/caregivers of under-five children should take more preventive measures in keeping household cleaning agents and other harmful chemical substances away from the reach of the under-five child. Furthermore, all household chemicals should be airtight/properly covered to avoid under-five children gaining access to it and possibly ingesting it. The researcher also recommended a childhood risk prevention and reduction program targeted at under-five children (especially those within the age of 1-...

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Accidental childhood poisoning in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria

Cited by 17 publications

References 12 publications

Pattern of food, drug and chemical poisoning in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia from January 2017 to December 2017

Pattern of food, drug and chemical poisoning in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia from January 2017 to December 2017

Assessing the Effects of Fuel Based Lighting: The Case of Kerosene Use and Disasters in Nigeria

Risk of Unintentional Ingestion of Harmful Chemicals among Under-five Children in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State

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