5. (tie) 6 substances with 3 exposures each. Most common exposures, children 13-19 years: 1. Analgesics (pain relievers)
2016 Statistical Report Cecil County, MD
County accounted for 2.2% of human exposure calls to the Maryland Poison Center
Types of Calls Total human exposures < 12 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6-12 years 13-19 years 20-59 years >60 years Unknown age
719 29 95 87 31 19 21 45 59 258 71 4
Reason for exposure Unintentional General Environmental Occupational Therapeutic Error Misuse Bite or Sting Food Poisoning Unknown Intentional Suspected Suicide Misuse Abuse Unknown Other Contamination/Tampering Malicious Adverse Reaction/Drug Adverse Reaction/Other Other/Unknown
Animal Exposures
25
Information Calls
121
Management Site 483 293 13 10 97 64 2 3 1 197 115 28 46 8 39 3 5 19 3 9
On site/non Healthcare Facility Healthcare Facility Other Refused Referral
385 302 20 12
Medical Outcome No Effect Minor Effect Moderate Effect Major Effect Death Other/Unknown
178 409 86 9 0 37
Maryland Poison Center 2016 Statistical Report (cont’d) Cecil County, MD
Most common exposures, children under 6 years: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Household cleaning products Analgesics (pain relievers) Cosmetics and personal care products Foreign bodies Pesticides
Most common exposures, children 6-12 years: 1. (tie) Antidepressants Foreign bodies 3. (tie) Antihistamines Vitamins 5. (tie) 6 substances with 3 exposures each
Most common exposures, children 13-19 years: 1. Analgesics (pain relievers) 2. Sedatives and antipsychotics 3. (tie) Anticonvulsants Antihistamines 5. Antidepressants
Most common exposures, adults 20-59 years: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Sedatives and antipsychotics Analgesics (pain relievers) Alcohols Stimulants and street drugs Antidepressants
Most common exposures, adults 60 years and older: 1. Heart medicines 2. (tie) Analgesics (pain relievers) Sedatives and antipsychotics 4. (tie) Antidepressants Gastrointestinal medicines (for the stomach) For more information, contact Angel Bivens, R.Ph., MBA, CSPI, Public Education Coordinator Maryland Poison Center, 220 Arch St., Office Level 1, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-563-5584,
[email protected]