Trend in and distribution of childhood (<5 years age) poisoning hospitalisation by external cause of injury code (E code), Victoria, 1987–88 to 1994–95
| E code | Description of agents covered by E code | Frequency | % | β (slope) | 95% CI for β |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 858.6 | Respiratory system, smooth and skeletal muscle agents | 496 | 9.3 | 0.05 | 0.01 to 0.1 |
| 850.4 | Aromatic analgesics | 482 | 9.1 | 0.15 | 0.11 to 0.19 |
| 858.1 | Systemic agents | 327 | 6.1 | 0.07 | 0.000 to 0.14 |
| 858.7 | Skin and mucous membrane, ear, nose, throat and dental drugs | 280 | 5.3 | −0.09 | −0.15 to −0.02 |
| 858.3 | Cardiovascular system agents | 274 | 5.2 | 0.02 | 0.06 to 0.09 |
| 853.2 | Benzodiazepine based tranquillisers | 259 | 4.9 | −0.04 | −0.14 to 0.05 |
| 855.5 | Sympathomimetics (adrenergics) | 209 | 3.9 | 0.03 | −0.05 to 0.1 |
| 863.4 | Unspecified insecticides | 178 | 3.3 | 0.06 | −0.01 to 0.12 |
| 855.0 | Anticonvulsant and antiparkinsonism drugs | 169 | 3.2 | −0.07 | −0.13 to −0.01 |
| 858.2 | Agents affecting blood constituents | 137 | 2.6 | −0.04 | −0.11 to 0.02 |