Mohammad Ahmad Awaad Alqahtani
BACKGROUND Childhood poisoning is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in both developing and developed countries. The objectives of the study are to assess the pattern, causes, frequency and formulate measures to increase public awareness of childhood poisoning in the region. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective study for pattern of paediatric poisoning in Abha city for one year starting from first of May 2016. 209 cases were seen in Emergency Department of Abha Maternity and Children Hospital in Abha City. The total number of children less than 15 years in Abha were 9600 giving annual incidence 2.1%. Data collected and filled by medical students and analysed by SPSS (Version 21.0).
