Table 6.
Substance categories most frequently involved in exposures of adults (≥ 20 years).
| Substance Category | All Substance | % | Single Substance Exposures | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analgesics | 1,210 | 11.50 | 559 | 10.45 |
| Sedative/hypnotics/antipsychotics | 1,147 | 10.91 | 315 | 5.89 |
| Antidepressants | 955 | 9.08 | 311 | 5.81 |
| Cardiovascular drugs | 761 | 7.24 | 249 | 4.65 |
| Alcohols | 535 | 5.09 | 67 | 1.25 |
| Antihistamines | 471 | 4.48 | 202 | 3.77 |
| Anticonvulsants | 463 | 4.40 | 142 | 2.65 |
| Cleaning substances (Household) | 445 | 4.23 | 348 | 6.50 |
| Pesticides | 366 | 3.48 | 327 | 6.11 |
| Hormones and hormone antagonists | 328 | 3.12 | 175 | 3.27 |
| Stimulants and street drugs | 303 | 2.88 | 131 | 2.45 |
| Chemicals | 244 | 2.32 | 206 | 3.85 |
| Cosmetics/personal care products | 224 | 2.13 | 198 | 3.70 |
| Fumes/gases/vapors | 212 | 2.02 | 190 | 3.55 |
| Muscle relaxants | 210 | 2.00 | 68 | 1.27 |