Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the number of occurrences of exogenous intoxication by toxic agents in children aged 0 to 12 years of age from the urban area of Bocaiúva, Minas Gerais reported at SINAN in the year 2009 to 2013. Methods: This is a retrospective, quantitative study. Data collection was performed through the Epidemiology Sector of the Municipal Health Department of the Municipality of Bocaiúva, State of Minas Gerais, in the Notification of Injury Information System (SINAN). Results: The most affected are children aged 1 to 9 years old, male, in the home environment, living in the urban area, with the main toxic agent being medication. Conclusion: It is concluded that it is important to educate the population that has children at home about the storage of medicines, as well as household products so that they are stored in safe places to avoid unintentional poisoning.