Prevention and Current Scenario of Unintentional Poisoning

Deaths due to poisoning are common and unintentional poisoning deaths lead the fatality rate around the globe. Accidental deaths are observed usually with the commonly available household products and children are particularly prone to these types of poisoning. Agriculture being the most common occupation in India insecticides and pesticides pose a particular threat. They are commonly used to increase the yield of agricultural products. Carelessness in handling these products results in many accidental cases. There is a particular need to educate the farming community to reduce the morbidity and mortality due to improper use and handling of these products. Snakebites are also a major source of causalities and are responsible for many unintentional deaths. Better facilities to treat the poisoning cases can result in reducing the mortality. Environmental pollution and occupational hazards play their own role in increasing the morbidity and mortality. There is need to educate the community about preventive measures to prevent accidental deaths.