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Leading substances causing pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States 2016

Substances most frequently involved in pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S. in 2016

The data displays the substances most frequently involved in pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States in 2016, by the number of reported cases. In that year, batteries caused the deaths of four children aged five and younger. Button batteries can be swallowed by young children and can become stuck in the esophagus causing burns, severe injury and even death.

Fumes/Gases/Vapors	12
Analgesics	11
Cardiovascular Drugs	7
Antidepressants	6
Antihistamines	5
Batteries	4
Unknown Drug	4
Stimulants and Street Drugs	3
Chemicals	2
Pesticides	2
Plants	2
Sedative/Hypnotics/Antipsychotics	2
Alcohols	1
Antimicrobials	1
Cosmetics/personal care products	1
Dietary supplements/herbals/homeopathic	1
Diuretics	1
Hormones and hormone antagonists	1

Leading substances causing pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States 2016

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