ED visits for drug-related poisoning in the United States, 2007

摘要: Abstract Background Fatal drug-related poisoning has been well described. However, death data only show the tip of iceberg as a public health problem. Using 2007 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample, this study described characteristics emergency department visits for in United States. Methods Any ED visit that had an International Classification Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis code 960-979 was defined case. Intentionality determined by E-codes. Weighted estimates were calculated patient and hospital characteristics, intentionality poisoning, selected drug classes. Population rates sex, age, urban/rural classification, median household income patient's zip code, region calculated. Results An estimated 699 123 (95% confidence interval, 666 529-731 717) occurred 2007. Children 0 to 5 years old highest rate unintentional (male, 237 per 100 000; female, 218 100 000). The rural areas (684 100 000) 3 times higher than other areas. Psychotropic agents analgesics responsible 43.7% all poisoning. Women 18 20 suicidal (245 charges $1 394 051 262, 41.1% paid Medicaid Medicare. Conclusion Antidepressants nearly 44% Interventions future research should target prescription opioids, areas, children female ages 12 24