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: Primary and Secondary Prevention of HPV and Anal Cancer

This PHO Rounds will present on data from the ANCHOR study (2021), and highlight the new International Anal Neoplasia guidelines (2024), which recommend screening for anal precancer and early-stage cancer using a combination of anal cytology or HPV testing with a digital anal rectal exam (DARE).

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Environmental and Occupational Health

eoh@oahpp.ca

Updated 3 Dec 2020