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  • Essay / School Poisoning Essay - 1241

    For example, the herbicide 2,4-D mimics the action of a plant hormone, making its deadly toxicity specific to plants. Indeed, 2,4-D is not a poison, but classified as “harmful” (EU). Many substances considered to be poisons are only toxic indirectly, through intoxication. An example is "wood alcohol" or methanol, which is not toxic in itself, but is chemically converted to toxic formaldehyde and formic acid in the liver. Many drug molecules are rendered toxic in the liver, and genetic variability in certain liver enzymes causes the toxicity of many compounds to differ between individuals. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 99% of fatal poisoning cases occur in developing countries. , mainly among farmers due to various types of poisoning, including toxic toxins from natural products during handling [8, 11, 12]. Therefore, early diagnosis, treatment and prevention are crucial to reduce the burden of poisoning-related injuries in all countries. Very few studies have been carried out in northern India regarding the epidemiology of poisoning compared to southern India. Thus, this study aimed to determine the different parameters of intoxication.