Intoxications caused by chemicals for plant protection in Poland in 2000

A total number of 107 cases of intoxications caused by chemicals for plant protection were registered in Poland in 2000 (incidence 0.28 per 100,000 population). The majority of intoxications (74.8%) occurred after an intake of substances. In 28.0% cases it was suicidal intake, in 43.0% cases accidental intake, and in 3.7% with food. In 15.9% cases exposure took place at agricultural labor. Insecticides caused 64.5% of the total number of cases. In rural regions 83.2% of the sick people were subject of intoxication by chemicals for plant protection and in the urban regions 16.8%. The incidence among men was higher than incidence among women (0.37 and 0.19 respectively). In 2000, no group intoxications were noted. In the result of intoxication by chemicals for plant protection seven people died. Language: pl