This statistic shows the distribution of the substances most frequently involved in human poisonings in the U.S. in 2018. In that year, analgesics accounted for 10.85 percent of all human poisonings, while household cleaning products accounted for 7.28 percent.
Share of substances most frequently involved in human poisonings in the U.S. in 2018
Percentages are based on the total number of substances reported in all exposures (N=2,541,958).
Data presents total number of mentions in cases reported to national poison centers.
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American Association of Poison Control Centers. (December 2, 2019). Share of substances most frequently involved in human poisonings in the U.S. in 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 21, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/654001/poisonings-distibution-major-substances-united-states/
American Association of Poison Control Centers. "Share of substances most frequently involved in human poisonings in the U.S. in 2018." Chart. December 2, 2019. Statista. Accessed September 21, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/654001/poisonings-distibution-major-substances-united-states/
American Association of Poison Control Centers. (2019). Share of substances most frequently involved in human poisonings in the U.S. in 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 21, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/654001/poisonings-distibution-major-substances-united-states/
American Association of Poison Control Centers. "Share of Substances Most Frequently Involved in Human Poisonings in The U.S. in 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Dec 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/654001/poisonings-distibution-major-substances-united-states/
American Association of Poison Control Centers, Share of substances most frequently involved in human poisonings in the U.S. in 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/654001/poisonings-distibution-major-substances-united-states/ (last visited September 21, 2020)
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