Poison centres as essential unit for poisoning prevention and sound chemicals management: technical summary

ABSTRACT

This publication summarizes key information on poison centres their role in management of poisonings, publichealth preparedness and response to emergency situations and implementation of International Health Regulations, contribution to sound chemicals management. Examples confirming importance and value of poison centresfor health-care systems are included in the publication. This publication is primarily aimed at public-health andhealth-care professionals, toxicologists, and medical students.