Deaths by poisoning in New Zealand, 2008-2013

Clinical Toxicology : the Official Journal of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists
John S FountainMurray W Tilyard

Abstract

Introduction: While a number of developed countries have witnessed a decline in carbon monoxide (CO) deaths and increasing numbers of opioid-related fatalities, it is not known whether these or other trends have occurred in New Zealand. The aim of this study was, therefore, to review deaths due to poisoning in New Zealand, describe the causative substances, and identify any trends. Methods: Retrospective study reviewing New Zealand's poison-related death findings recorded in the National Coronial Information System (NCIS) database over the 6-year period 2008-2013. Results: We identified 1402 poisoning-related deaths recorded in the NCIS database representing a mortality rate of 5.4 deaths/100,000 population per year. The mortality rate due to poisoning was higher in males (6.96/100,000) than females (3.83/100,000). Fatalities peaked in the 40-50-year age group with the highest proportion of intentional deaths occurring in people aged 80-90 years. Pharmaceuticals accounted for 731 fatalities (52%) and chemicals 431 (31%), with multiple exposures occurring in 399 cases (28.5%). While CO was the leading cause of death throughout the period (n = 303, 21.6%), there was a significant reduction in the rate of CO fatalities from 1.69/1...Continue Reading

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Nov 22, 2019·Drug Safety : an International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Drug Experience·John S FountainMurray W Tilyard
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