Learn How to Prevent Poisoning
March 18-24 is Poison Prevention Week 
On average, 87 people die each day as a result of unintentional poisoning. Learn how to lower the risk for you and your loved ones.
The 50th Anniversary of Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24, 2012, is an ideal time to focus on steps to protect yourself and those you care about from unintentional poisoning. Unintentional poisoning deaths in the United States have increased by 160% from 1999 to 2009. The majority of these deaths--91 percent--were a result of drug poisoning, most commonly from opioid pain medications such as methadone, hydrocodone, or oxycodone.
You can reduce the risk of unintentional poisoning--for yourself and the ones you love. Tips from CDC's Injury Center on poisoning can help get you on the right track to safety.
- Prevent Unintentional Poisoning Feature Article:
www.cdc.gov/features/PoisonPrevention - Unintentional Poisoning:
www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Poisoning