Epidemiological analysis of pesticide poisoning in children aged 0-14 in Bengbu from 2007 to 2018
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2019.08.024
- VernacularTitle:蚌埠市2007—2018年0~14岁儿童农药中毒流行病学分析
- Author:
ZHU Fei， WANG Caihong， QIAN Qingwen
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Author Information
1. Bengbu Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Bengbu(233000),Anhui Province,China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pesticides;
Poisoning;
Epidemiologic studies;
Child
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2019;40(8):1210-1212
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the epidemiology of children pesticide poisoning, and to provide scientific evidence for effective prevention measures.
Methods:Pesticide poisoning cases of children under 14 years old between 2007 to 2018 from occupational disease monitor system in Bengbu were collected, and analyzed.
Results:From 2007 to 2018, a total of 1 895 cases of pesticide poisoning and 1 885 cases of non-productive poisoning in children aged 0-14 years were reported. Among these cases, accidental poisoning and intentional poisoning were 1 764 cases and 121 cases, respectively. From 2012 to 2014, the incidence rate was higher than that of other years. The second quarter was a high-incidence season (50.55%), and the cases were reported in country side were more than urban area. There were 63.75% for males and 36.25% for females, respectively. And 78.68% cases were found among children under 6，the incidence of age group of 3 to 5 was higher than that of other age groups. Insecticide(1 018) was the most common cause of children pesticide poisoning accounting for 53.72%.
Conclusion:Pesticide poisoning among children aged 0-14 was mainly non-productive poisoning,and most cases were found in the second season,county among boys aged 0-5 years.To prevent children pesticide poisoning, comprehensive efforts should be taken including strengthening the pesticide management, improving the situation of children guardianship and living condition, expending the coverage of propaganda and teaching.
