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In 2019, there were 463 unintentional hazardous substances-related hospitalisations, and the number of hospitalisations has decreased since 2006 (563 hospitalisations).

Posted 18 months ago by Shunnie Xie Less than a minute to read

Read more about hazardous substances-related hospitalisations here or download the factsheet 

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