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May 9, 24 at 3:37 p.m.
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In a new report covering the period 2014-2020, the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) warns of the main sources of poisoning in young children.
Most often, poisonings occur during the first years of life while they are discovering their environment, putting objects in their mouth, etc.
Pay attention to cleaning and maintenance products
ANSES therefore warns about cleaning and maintenance products. Specifically, detergents are the main causes of poisoning, particularly liquid detergent pods.
“These products can cause serious health effects: respiratory distress in the event of misdirection or serious corneal damage in the event of ocular projection,” details the Health Agency.
ANSES also points out pipe unblocking products which cause serious poisoning if ingested, due to corrosive damage to the esophagus and stomach.
Medicines in the viewfinder
Another culprit of poisoning in children: medications. “Ibuprofen, aspirin and paracetamol, antidepressants, anxiolytics but also medications for the cardiovascular system. Children under the age of one are most often victims of therapeutic error by those close to them or by caregivers,” lists the Health Agency.
She also reminds us that the youngest are vulnerable to carbon monoxide poisoning. It is also the leading cause of hospitalization in intensive care for children under one year old.
Among other sources of accidents, ANSES reports that poisoning by ingestion of cannabis has increased in frequency, particularly among children under one year old, but also in severity. In addition, button batteries are also dangerous for little ones and can be responsible for potentially fatal esophageal injuries.
Some good actions to adopt
To limit the risk of accidents as much as possible, it is recommended to put small objects and dangerous products out of reach of children, and to avoid unpackaging household products (in a bottle of soda or fruit juice for example) , put away all medications and proper use of heating appliances at risk of carbon monoxide emissions.
APEI-News. Johanna Amselem
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