Risk Factors and Outcomes of Pediatric Poisoning: A Cross-Sectional Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan

Pediatric poisoning predominantly affects children under the age of three years, with most incidents occurring at home. Organophosphates, medications, and petroleum products were the most commonly involved agents. High rates of hospitalization and mortality highlight the severity of the issue. To mitigate this problem, there is a pressing need for parental education, childproofing measures at home, and improved healthcare infrastructure to prevent poisoning incidents and enhance patient outcomes.