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National Poison Prevention Week |
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Written by Brian Butts
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Tuesday, March 18 2008 06:55 |
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More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the 61 Poison
Control Centers (PCCs) across the country. More than 90 percent of
these poisonings occur in the home. The majority of non-fatal
poisonings occur in children younger than six years old. And,
poisonings are one of the leading causes of death among adults.
The U.S. Congress established National Poison
Prevention Week on September 16, 1961 (P.L. 87-319). Shortly
thereafter, the Poison Prevention Week Council was organized to
coordinate this annual event and promote poison prevention.
National
Poison Prevention Week, the third week in March each year, is a week
nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to
prevent them. However, every day people can and do prevent poisonings.
We invite you to review the information on this site and become
actively involved in helping ensure the safety of children and adults
in your home and your community.
For more information on how you can prevent poisonings please visit www.poisonprevention.org or visit www.safekids.org.
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Last Updated ( Friday, April 18 2008 19:35 )
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