Unintentional Poisoning from Overdose

Most people believe that poisoning is usually a childhood issue by naively consuming quantities of lethal or semi-lethal substances, adults are also just as susceptible. Recently there has been a large increase in the amount of unintential poisoning deaths. In the last 10 years, there has been a 107% increase in the number of deaths by poisioning in adults.

Watch out for these substances/causes:

Household chemicals

• Misuse/abuse of medications
• Dangers of inhalants
• Children and poisons

Medicines

• Pesticides
• Children and poisons
• Illegal pesticides

Environmental

• Lead poisoning
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Dangerous plants

For a more in-depth look at poisoning and the prevention methods, register for a CPR/First Aid class with Caskey CPR.

Leading Causes of Unintentional Deaths for the US and Charlotte Area

According to Injury Facts, 2008 Edition, unintentional-injury deaths increased 2% in 2006 compared to 2005. In 2006, 120,000 unintentional-injury deaths were recorded compared to 118,000 in 2005.

The need for CPR and First Aid training is higher than ever before in order to prevent these numbers from rising higher.

Statistics also show that unintential deaths from falling as well as poisoning have increased considerably.

For more information about currently Charlotte CPR and First Aid classes, visit Class Schedule at www.caskeycpr.com.