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Poisoning and its Management in Healthcare Facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria

Background: Poisons are chemical substances that produce harmful effects on the body. About 0.3 million people die annually from poisoning. Poisons are produced by animals, plants, microorganisms, and food contamination. Poisoning is a global public health problem, especially in children and teenage...

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Published in:Pharmaceutical and biomedical research 2020-07, Vol.7 (1), p.5-14
Main Authors: Arinola Joda, Olubusola Olugbake, Oluwaseun Ajetunmobi
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