Table 3 Causes of poisoning (Intent), n = 128
Intention | Frequency (N = 128) | |
|---|---|---|
Unintentional | Self | 99 (77.3%) |
Caregiver medication error | 1 (0.8%) | |
Traditional medicine | 3 (2.3%) | |
Iatrogenic | 3 (2.3%) | |
Intentional | Attempted homicide | 6 (4.7%) |
Caregiver/adult but not attempted homicide | 6 (4.7%) | |
Attempted suicide | 5 (3.9%) | |
Self but not suicide attempt | 1 (0.8%) | |
Undetermined | 4 (3.1%) | |