| Abstract | Deaths due to poisoning are particularly tragic. The victims are mostly young people and many deaths and disabling sequelae could be prevented, if more attention were given to preventive measures at home. Based on their experience in Hong Kong and that of other centres, the authors try to determine the factors that contribute to childhood poisoning and the preventive measures that can be undertaken. This article also gives an overview of the agents that are most relevant to Hong Kong or are particularly dangerous to toddlers. |
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