Table 1.

Distribution of poisoned-patients admitted to the emergency services of the two University hospitals of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) based on age, from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

Age bracket	Number of cases	%
0–6	112	33.1
7–13	30	8.9
14–20	43	12.7
21–27	59	17.5
28–34	23	6.8
35–41	26	7.7
42–48	18	5.3
> 48	17	5.0
Total	338	100
Non-mentioned age in the medical records	98	22.5