Spike in Poison Control Calls Related to Disinfectant Exposures
Bridget M. Kuehn
Abstract
Calls to US poison control centers regarding exposures to cleaning products and disinfectants increased by more than 20% during the first quarter of 2020 compared with 2019, according to a CDC analysis posted online on April 20.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDisinfectantSpike (software development)Quarter (Canadian coin)Environmental healthMedical emergencyPathologyArchaeologyManagementHistoryEconomicsPesticide Exposure and Toxicity