![]() A further 15% were regarding household poisons such as washing and dishwasher tablets, cleaning products, essential oils and synthetic fragrances. Between April 2017 and March 2018, approximately 65% of National Poisons Information Service enquires related to paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) and other pharmaceuticals. Paracetamol overdoses are the most common type of poisoning in the UK. The number of possible poisons is also far larger than the infamous few used by Christie and the KGB, with around 17,000 substances listed on ToxBase – a database for healthcare professionals run by the UK’s National Poisons Information Service. Many more ask doctors or NHS helplines for guidance. Each year, around 160,000 people visit UK hospitals seeking help for exposure to toxic compounds, accidental and otherwise. The World Health Organization estimated that 193,460 people died worldwide from unintentional poisoning in 2012. But poisonings are more common than you might think. The word ‘poisoning’ might conjure up thoughts of Agatha Christie novels or defected Russian spies on a Kremlin hit-list. ![]()
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