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Poisoning agents used and related death for 5-year study period
| Agent | Total number of poisonings | Percentage of poisoning (%) | Total number of deaths | Percentage of death (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organophosphates | 461 | 24. 78 | 33 | 7.16 |
| Paraquat | 211 | 11.34 | 14 | 6.64 |
| Rodenticides | 158 | 8.49 | 6 | 3.80 |
| Cow dung dye | 173 | 9.30 | 1 | 0.58 |
| Pyrethroid | 167 | 8.98 | 4 | 2.40 |
| Tablets | 125 | 6.72 | 3 | 2.40 |
| Alcohol | 44 | 2.37 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Corrosives | 29 | 1.56 | 1 | 3.45 |
| Household cleaning agents | 93 | 5.00 | 3 | 3.23 |
| Unknown | 303 | 16.29 | 14 | 4.62 |
| Others | 96 | 5.16 | 1 | 1.04 |
