Intentional poisonings among young people increase by 20%

In 2025, the Poison Control Center received 26,174 calls regarding human exposure to potentially toxic products, of which 9,339 involved children. In 38% of cases, there was intentionality.

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Intoxicações intencionais entre jovens aumentam 20%

Em 2025, o Centro de Informação Antivenenos recebeu 26.174 chamadas referentes a exposição humana a produtos potencialmente tóxicos, das quais 9.339 envolveram crianças. Em 38% houve intencionalidade.

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Intentional poisonings among young people increase by 20%

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Intoxicações intencionais entre jovens aumentam 20%

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