Department of Mississippi Poison Control
About the Mississippi Poison Control Center
General Staff  Yearly Call volume Calls by County
Most Common Mississippi Exposures Age of  Exposures Victims in Mississippi Source of Calls Reason for Exposures

In Mississippi:

  • Fifty-six percent of exposures were the result of child or pet access to toxic substances. 

  • 11% of exposures are due to the misuse of products.

  • 8.4% are attempted suicides.

  • 8.2% are therapeutic errors.

  • 6.5 percent are chemical exposures.