Burden of paraquat poisoning in the department of Antioquia, Colombia

Burden of paraquat poisoning in the department of Antioquia, Colombia

Abstract Background Paraquat (PQ) poisoning is a public health problem in many regions of Colombia. This study aimed to estimate the burden of PQ poisoning in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia. Methods Disability-adjusted life year (DALYs) were calculated as the sum of years of life lost (YLL) a...

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Main Authors: Jefferson Antonio Buendía, Gabriel Jaime Restrepo Chavarriaga, Andrés F. Zuluaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
Paraquat
Global burden of disease
Colombia
Poisoning
Incidence
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-019-0291-0

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