Approximately How Many Hospitalizations Are Attributable to Poisonings Each Year

question 138

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many hospitalizations are attributable to poisonings each year in Canada?

• A) 1000
• B) 8000
• C) 3000
• D) 5000

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