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Data presents total number of mentions in cases reported to national poison centers.
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Leading substances causing pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S. 2023
In 2023, batteries caused the deaths of **** children aged **** and younger. Button batteries can be swallowed by young children and can become stuck in the esophagus causing burns, severe injury and even death. This statistic shows the substances most frequently involved in pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S. in 2023, by the number of reported cases.
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American Association of Poison Control Centers. (December 16, 2024). Substances most frequently involved in pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S. in 2023 [Graph]. In 糖心破解版. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/654778/pediatric-poisoning-deaths-major-substances-united-states/
American Association of Poison Control Centers. "Substances most frequently involved in pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S. in 2023." Chart. December 16, 2024. 糖心破解版. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/654778/pediatric-poisoning-deaths-major-substances-united-states/
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American Association of Poison Control Centers. "Substances Most Frequently Involved in Pediatric Poisoning Deaths in The U.S. in 2023." 糖心破解版, 糖心破解版 Inc., 16 Dec 2024, /statistics/654778/pediatric-poisoning-deaths-major-substances-united-states/
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Substances most frequently involved in pediatric poisoning deaths in the U.S. in 2023 [Graph], American Association of Poison Control Centers, December 16, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/654778/pediatric-poisoning-deaths-major-substances-united-states/
