Poisonings In Poland Research Articles

Różyczka w Polsce w 2016 roku

Rubella is the disease subject to the elimination programme coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Generally, rubella is an infection of mild course among children but in the case of pregnant women, who are not immunized, the probability of the occurrence of severe congenital abnormalities (congenital rubella syndrome) may amount to 95%. The strategy of the countries belonging to the WHO European Region is directed to the interruption of the rubella virus transmission in the environment in order to prevent the cases of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). OBJECTIVES. The aims of the present article are to analyze the epidemiological situation of rubella in Poland in 2016 and to discuss the rubella vaccination coverage. The epidemiological situation of rubella in Poland was analyzed on the basis of publications: “Infectious diseases and poisonings in Poland in 2016” and “Vaccinations in Poland in 2016”. In 2016, there was a decrease in the number of rubella cases - with registered 1 105 cases (in 2015 – 2 027 cases) - and a decline in incidence (from 5.3 per 100 000 to 2,9). The highest incidence rate, regardless of gender and the environment, was observed among children aged 0-4 years (27.9 per 100,000). The incidence of rubella in boys and men was identical 2.9. In 2016, no cases of congenital rubella syndrome were registered. In 2016, there was a decrease in the number of rubella cases. In Poland Rubella is reported exclusively on the basis of the clinical picture. The proportion of laboratory tests confirming/excluding rubella infection is still very low in Poland.

Epidemiological analysis of bacterial food poisonings in Poland in 2005-2015

Epidemiological analysis of bacterial food poisonings in Poland in 2005-2015

Mysterious Wave of Severe Poisonings in Poland by New Psychoactive Substances

Mysterious Wave of Severe Poisonings in Poland by New Psychoactive Substances

The pattern of acute poisonings in Poland

The pattern of acute poisonings in Poland

Acute Poisonings Registered Since 1970: Trends and Characteristics. Analysis of the Files Collected in the National Poison Information Centre, Łdz, Poland

The aim of the presented study was to trace the trends and characteristics of acute poisonings in Poland, including the rate, type, and causal agents, over a long period of time (1970-2000) to define the dynamics of changes and major causes of poisoning-related mortality. The analysis was based on the data obtained from the patients' records submitted by all poison centers in Poland (Gdańsk, Kraków, Lublin, Łódź, Poznań, Sosnowiec, Rzeszów, Warszawa, and Wroclaw). Drugs were the most frequent group of chemical substances, responsible for more than 50% of all admissions because of acute poisonings. From 1980, the rate of drug poisonings showed a slightly downward trend from 56.4% in 1980 to 48.8% in 2000. Ranked second with respect to the prevalence rate were alcohol poisonings. A clear upward trend from 8.0% in 1980 to as high as 30.8% in 2000 was noted in this category. Poisonings with carbon monoxide became less frequent, ranging from 15.3 to 5.1%, respectively in the aforesaid years. The percentage of poisonings with pesticides, corrosives and metal compounds have been reduced in recent years. The greatest number of lethal outcomes was also due to poisonings with alcohols and drugs. The highest mortality ratio was recorded for ethylene glycol, methanol and Amanita phalloides poisonings. A constantly growing number of acute poisonings in Poland makes it necessary for all the medical and other professionals involved (clinical toxicologists, diagnostic laboratory staff, and poison information specialists) to enhance and coordinate their efforts. These activities should be focused on: (a) better and faster accessibility of all information on the agent of poisoning, possible health effects, and methods of treatment to support the medical staff; (b) selection of the most effective methods to eliminate poisons from the system and improve further therapy, and (c) better accessibility of antidotes.

Acute poisonings in Poland.

The pattern of adolescent and adult poisonings in Poland is presented on the basis of the data from the regional toxicological centers (in-patient treatment centers). Drugs were the most frequent group of chemical substances, responsible for more than 50% of all admissions for acute poisonings. The second most frequent were alcohols with an increase in poisoning by alcohols to about 20% of total poisonings. Carbon monoxide was the third most frequent cause of poisonings. The percentages of poisonings by pesticides, corrosives and metal compounds have been reduced in recent years. The greatest number of lethal outcomes was also due to poisonings by alcohols, drugs, and carbon monoxide.

Epidemiology of mushroom poisonings in Poland: J. Bielski and M. Sikorski (Toxicological Centre and Department of Hygiene and Labour Protection, Agricultural University, 60-616 Poznań, Wolyńska 19, Poland).

Epidemiology of mushroom poisonings in Poland: J. Bielski and M. Sikorski (Toxicological Centre and Department of Hygiene and Labour Protection, Agricultural University, 60-616 Poznań, Wolyńska 19, Poland).