Trends of poisoning types in Sri Lanka

Descriptive analysis of hospital admissions data 2004–2019

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ID15360386
AuthorsBruna Rubbo (0000-0002-1629-8601, University of Bristol, corresponding author), Thilini Rajapakse (0000-0001-9732-4666, University of Peradeniya), Lalith Senarathna (0000-0002-7073-5788, University of Peradeniya), P H G J Pushpakumara (0000-0002-8680-4397, University of Peradeniya), Janaka Pushpakumara, Michael Eddleston (0000-0002-6857-3441, University of Edinburgh), C Metcalfe (0000-0001-8318-8907, University of Bristol), Duleeka Knipe (0000-0002-1040-7635, University of Peradeniya)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages3959-3959
Publication date2025-11-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-24349-w
PMID41239275
OpenAlexW4416225370
LanguageEN
References cited29

The implementation of national bans of HHPs led to a reduction in number of admissions as well as CF due to pesticide poisoning in hospitals in Sri Lanka, with no evidence of substitution to other types of poisonings. The reversal of the upward trend in hospital admissions due to pesticide and medicinal poisonings suggests that the bans contributed to a reduction in admissions from these types of poisoning

Biostatistics · Descriptive statistics · Injury prevention · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Public health · Medical Case Reports and Studies · Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity · Poisoning and overdose treatments · Epidemiology

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