How to Find a Deadly Poison List

More than two million people a year are injured or die as a result of poisoning. A large portion of these reported deaths generally occur in the home. People can ingest poisons by eating, breathing or even absorbing them through the skin. In some circumstances, poison can be even injected naturally, through a bug sting, for example. To find a deadly poison list, be sure to try the following:

Things You'll Need

• Telephone access
• Internet access
• A local hospital, doctor's office or Health department

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Instructions

Find a Deadly Poison List

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  Contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). This office has been around for more than 50 years. To find a deadly poison list, be sure to register into the National Poison Data System.

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  Call the American Red Cross (ARC). In addition to a deadly poison list, the ARC will also have resources about poison prevention and treatment.

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  Talk with a physician, hospital administrator or medical caregiver. Medical clinics, hospitals and specialist offices often have relevant lists or access to important information.

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  Go to your local health department if you need to find a deadly poison list. The U.S. Government publishes documents, lists, medical papers and other medical-related items that have to do with deadly poisons. Homeland Security is another valuable resource.

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  Use your local resources. Call a local church, daycare, community college or university to find a deadly poison list.