Table 6.
Substance categories most frequently involved in exposures of adults (> 19 years).
| Substance category | All substances | % | Single substance exposures | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analgesics | 1,296 | 11.83 | 551 | 9.72 |
| Sedative/hypnotics/antipsychotics | 1,084 | 9.89 | 337 | 5.94 |
| Antidepressants | 945 | 8.63 | 325 | 5.73 |
| Cardiovascular drugs | 757 | 6.91 | 244 | 4.30 |
| Alcohols | 601 | 5.49 | 67 | 1.18 |
| Antihistamines | 476 | 4.34 | 209 | 3.69 |
| Cleaning substances (household) | 444 | 4.05 | 356 | 6.28 |
| Pesticides | 434 | 3.96 | 334 | 5.89 |
| Anticonvulsants | 410 | 3.74 | 118 | 2.08 |
| Hormones and hormone antagonists | 342 | 3.12 | 186 | 3.28 |
| Stimulants and street drugs | 335 | 3.06 | 149 | 2.63 |
| Fumes/gases/vapors | 295 | 2.69 | 268 | 4.73 |
| Chemicals | 294 | 2.68 | 254 | 4.48 |
| Muscle relaxants | 236 | 2.15 | 90 | 1.59 |
| Cold and cough preparations | 228 | 2.08 | 106 | 1.87 |