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Type of acute poisoning (n = 344).
| Type of poisoning | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Organophosporous | 121 | 35.2 |
| Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) | 84 | 24.4 |
| Prescription drugs | 21 | 6.1 |
| Organochlorine | 19 | 5.5 |
| Food poisoning | 18 | 5.2 |
| Carbon monoxide | 17 | 4.9 |
| Alcohol | 5 | 1.5 |
| Herbal medication | 4 | 1.2 |
| Hydrogen peroxide | 4 | 1.2 |
| Kerosene | 3 | 0.9 |
| Benzene | 2 | 0.6 |
| Unknown chemicals | 46 | 13.4 |
