ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Trends in emergency department visits for acute intoxication: a 3-year retrospective study in Hangzhou, East China.
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Background: Epidemiological studies on acute intoxication contribute to the development of emergency care, particularly in hospital settings. Understanding the demographics and risk factors of acute intoxication aids in designing targeted public health interventions and educational campaigns to reduce its incidence. Objective: The objective of this research was to describe the epidemiological trends and patterns of acute intoxication cases, as well as the types of intoxication, at Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, a general hospital located in eastern China. Methods: A retrospective review of medical records was conducted for all patients presented to the emergency department with acute intoxication at Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province between 2020 and 2022. The data collected from the hospital information system included gender, age, visit time, types of intoxication cases, length of hospital stay, treatment administered, and clinical outcomes. Univariate analysis was performed to identify factors associated with suicidal and non-suicidal patients. Results: During the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, a total of 550 acute intoxication patients were admitted to the emergency department. Females constituted the majority of the cohort, representing 72.3% ( Conclusion: This study indicates an increasing proportion of suicidal cases among all poisoning incidents, particularly among young women. Drug intoxication was the most common cause, with antidepressants, antipsychotics, and benzodiazepines being the most commonly involved substances. These findings underscore the urgent need for mental health support, pharmaceutical safety measures, and preventive education targeting high-risk groups, particularly young women.
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