Poisoning

Poisoning is a serious condition that results from swallowing, inhaling, injecting or absorbing a harmful substance into the body. Effects of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma and even death. Poisonous substances can be found in and around your home, work and public places. Common substances that may result in poisoning include medicines, drugs, household cleaners, alcohols and personal care products. This page contains documents and resources related to poisoning.

 

Event

PHO Rounds: Celebrating 40 years of the Ottawa Charter, Part 1: Health Promotion in Practice

This first session in this four-part series will feature Andrea Bodkin from Public Health Ontario who will provide an overview of health promotion and the Charter. 

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Population Health Service

eoh@oahpp.ca

Updated 3 Dec 2020