TY - JOUR ID - 40460 TI - A Narrative Review of Acute Adult Poisoning in Iran JO - Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences JA - IJMS LA - en SN - 0253-0716 AU - Alinejad, Samira AU - Zamani, Nasim AU - Abdollahi, Mohammad AU - Mehrpour, Omid AD - Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC), Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran AD - Department of Clinical Toxicology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AD - Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Y1 - 2017 PY - 2017 VL - 42 IS - 4 SP - 327 EP - 346 KW - Epidemiology KW - Iran KW - Medicine KW - Pesticides KW - Poisoning KW - Stings KW - Toxicity DO - 10.30476/ijms.2017.40460 N2 - Poisoning is a frequent cause of referral to medical emergencies and a major health problem around the world, especially in developing countries. We aimed to review the epidemiology and pattern of adult poisoning in Iran in order to facilitate the early diagnosis and management of poisoning. The pattern of poisoning is different in various parts of Iran. Pharmaceutical compounds were the most common cause of poisoning in most parts of Iran. Pesticide-related toxicities were more common in northern agricultural regions, whereas bites and stings were seen more commonly in southern Iran. Carbon monoxide poisoning was common in cities with many motor vehicles such as Tehran and in colder climates such as in northern and western regions due to inadequately vented gas appliances such as stoves and heaters. Majoon Birjandi (containing cannabis) is a unique substance used in eastern Iran. Poisoning by opioids, tramadol, and pesticides (organophosphate and aluminum phosphide) has remained a common hazard in Iran. Poisoning-associated morbidity and mortality rates vary by region and have changed over time due to the introduction of new drugs and chemicals. Early diagnosis and proper treatment may be lifesaving; thus, understanding the general pattern of poisoning in different regions is important. UR - https://ijms.sums.ac.ir/article_40460.html L1 - https://ijms.sums.ac.ir/article_40460_3848ca244c896de308c8f9e6b31f5a1e.pdf ER -