Epidemiological analysis of pesticide poisoning in children aged 0-14 in Bengbu from 2007 to 2018 / 中国学校卫生

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Objective@#To investigate the epidemiology of children pesticide poisoning, and to provide scientific evidence for effective prevention measures.@*Methods@#Pesticide poisoning cases of children under 14 years old between 2007 to 2018 from occupational disease monitor system in Bengbu were collected, and analyzed.@*Results@#From 2007 to 2018, a total of 1 895 cases of pesticide poisoning and 1 885 cases of non-productive poisoning in children aged 0-14 years were reported. Among these cases, accidental poisoning and intentional poisoning were 1 764 cases and 121 cases, respectively. From 2012 to 2014, the incidence rate was higher than that of other years. The second quarter was a high-incidence season (50.55%), and the cases were reported in country side were more than urban area. There were 63.75% for males and 36.25% for females, respectively. And 78.68% cases were found among children under 6，the incidence of age group of 3 to 5 was higher than that of other age groups. Insecticide(1 018) was the most common cause of children pesticide poisoning accounting for 53.72%.@*Conclusion@#Pesticide poisoning among children aged 0-14 was mainly non-productive poisoning,and most cases were found in the second season,county among boys aged 0-5 years.To prevent children pesticide poisoning, comprehensive efforts should be taken including strengthening the pesticide management, improving the situation of children guardianship and living condition, expending the coverage of propaganda and teaching.