Biocide exposures reported to Poznan Toxicological Information Center

System of biocide products control in Poland started from 1st of July 2007. 364 biocide exposures were reported to Poznan Toxicological Information Center at that time. Most of them happened by accident (88.7%), 7,7% were suicidal instances. Men were exposed more often than women (51.4 v. 43.7%). Young children up to age of five were the most numerous group of exposed persons. Most of victims (87.6%) recovered without sequelae. Only one death was reported. Language: pl