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First Aid for Poisoning
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Poisoning occurs when a person comes in contact with a toxic substance. Contact can mean swallowing, inhaling, touching, or injecting a toxic substance.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
Poisons are found in many household items. Because they cannot read container labels, small children are more likely to be poisoned. Poisonous items include: