Publications by authors named "Matheus Henrique Almeida Rocha"
Rev Paul Pediatr
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to analyze the epidemiological profile and trends in exogenous poisoning incidents among children and adolescents (0-19 years) in Arapiraca, Brazil, from 2007 to 2015.
- A total of 5,539 poisoning cases were reported, with the highest incidents in girls and children aged 0-9, primarily due to accidental medication use.
- The findings indicated a significant increase in poisoning rates over the study period, particularly among girls, highlighting the need for preventative health education strategies.
