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Intentional poisoning among preadolescents at one poison center in Saudi Arabia

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Background: The epidemiology of intentional poisoning among preadolescents in conservative communities needs furtherexploration. Preadolescence (9-14 years) is a remarkable human developmental stage with a heightened risk for such incidents, oftenless discussed than adolescence. Objective: To present a report on intentional poisoning incidents among preadolescents visitinga single poison center in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A chart review of 315 poisoning reports was conducted between2009 and 2011. It was followed by a phone interview of parents of poisoned children to investigate the demographic, incident andoutcome characteristics. Cases of accidental and chronic poisoning were excluded. Results: Nine eligible cases were identified(2.9%); four were classified as suicidal attempts, two nonsuicidal self-injurious, and three were unknown. Of the five males andfour females, three had chronic medical conditions (G6PD deficiency, epilepsy, or asthma) while six were previously healthy. Sevencases ingested medications (acetaminophen, desmopressin, augmentin and benylin, amitriptyline, and chlordiazepoxide) while twoingested clorox, all in large doses. Conclusions: Few intentional poisoning incidents were observed among Saudi preadolescents,which could be an underreported figure in a culturally and religiously conservative community.

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