Models that Address Poisoning Prevention

Poisoning is a leading cause of unintentional injury in the rural United States. Poisons are substances that can cause injuries or deaths when they are ingested, inhaled, or absorbed. They can occur in multiple scenarios — from children inhaling lead dust to adults overdosing on prescription painkillers.

This toolkit describes two models and approaches for preventing unintentional poisonings:

• Preventing Poisoning from Illicit Drugs and Prescription Medications
• Education Programs and Mass Media Campaigns for Poisoning Prevention