At least one poison centre in each country: summary for policy makers

Overview

A poison centre is a specialized unit advising on and assisting in the prevention, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic poisoning. Poison centres contribute to reducing the burden of diseases related to exposure to hazardous chemical agents in emergencies and in everyday life.

 

Editors
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/EURO:2023-7578-47345-69489
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