Patterns and Outcomes of Poisoning Among Older Adults in Thailand: A Four-Year Retrospective Analysis From the Siriraj Poison Control Center.

ABSTRACT: Poisoning among older adults poses unique challenges due to age-related physiological changes, polypharmacy, and comorbidities. As Thailand transitions to a super-aged society, this study characterizes poisoning patterns in Thai older adults to inform prevention strategies. This retrospective, cross-sectional study analyzed poisoning cases involving patients ≥ 60 years reported to the Siriraj Poison Control Center from 2020 to 2023. Data included demographics, comorbidities, exposure characteristics, clinical features, and outcomes. Among 5146 poisoning cases, 682 (13.3%) involved older adults (median age: 68.5 years). Females accounted for 50.4%, and the 60-69 age group was most affected (53.8%). Comorbidities, primarily cardiovascular diseases, were present in 58.9% of patients. Most exp

SUBMITTER: Monkaew P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811060 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature