In 2017, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reported more than 2.1
million human toxic exposures across the United States. In fact, toxic exposures with
serious outcomes have increased every year since 2000.
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Although the 3208 resulting or related deaths were far fewer than the total referrals
and interventions, concerns remain. Most reported exposures were due to a few classes
of prescription medications (analgesics, sedative/hypnotics, antipsychotics, antidepressants)
or readily available cleaning or personal care products. Accidental exposures are
the most common among children, while suicidal ingestions are predominant among adults.
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