Where do accidental poisonings occur most often?
A) in medical offices
B) at home
C) in industrial environments
D) outside in the environment
B) at home
Accidental poisonings occur far more often at home than through industrial exposure, and the effects are usually acute. Accidental poisoning usually results from the ingestion of toxic substances, with the majority of occurrences involving children.
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minimal. low. moderate. high.
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