What can be done to reduce mortality from paracetamol overdoses? A patient interview study.
BACKGROUND: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most common self-poisoning agent in the UK and a leading cause of fatal hepatotoxicity. Following legislation in 1998 to limit pack sizes, beneficial effects on paracetamol-related mortality and morbidity were reported in England. However, there are sti...
Asıl Yazarlar: | Simkin, S, Hawton, K, Kapur, N, Gunnell, D |
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Materyal Türü: | Journal article |
Dil: | English |
Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: |
2012
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