Unintentional poisoning (SDG 3.9.3) Change in a positive direction


Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning. Mortality rate - unintentional poisonings (per 100,000 population)


4.5 5


0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5


0 1 2 3 4


2000


2005


2010


Source: UNEP 2016 Tier I; Custodian agency: World Health Organization


Each year, hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution cause deaths and illnesses. In 2016, approximately 100,000 people died from unintentionally poisoning. Adequate management of hazardous chemicals and pollution is an important way to help avoid cases of accidental poisoning. Although good progress has been made since 2000 in reducing the death rate (i.e. mortality) of unintentional poisoning, there is still a substantial burden of disease associated with hazardous chemicals and environmental contamination. The number of people whose health is negatively impacted is not considered and, for others, the cause of death could not be traced back to unintentional poisoning. Unintentional poisoning can be caused by household chemicals, pesticides, kerosene, carbon monoxide, or can be the result of environmental pollution or occupational exposure. Regional differences are significant, with most cases occurring in Africa followed by Asia and the Pacific region. Globally, more men than women are affected (1.6 as opposed to 1.2 per 100,000 people in the population). Incorporating information about the safe use of chemicals in trainings and on visible posting of warnings and instructions on labels are important ways to further reduce mortality from environmental pollution related to this indicator.


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2016 2015


2016


World Africa


Northern America


Australia and New Zealand


Central Asia and Southern Asia


Europe


Sub-Saharan Africa


Latin America and the Caribbean


Northern America and Europe


Oceania excluding Australia and New Zealand


Western Asia and Northern Africa


Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia


Asia and the Pacific


Deaths per 100,000 population


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