Does stable age pattern support role of development in unintentional childhood poisoning?
The age-specific pattern of hospitalization for unintentional poisoning by single year of age was found to be stable when analyzed over time and by sex, remoteness of residence, and socioeconomic status. This finding provides strong evidence for the role of a child's development in an unintentional poisoning event.
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