Statistics show that 68 Canadians died of alcohol poisoning in 2002. However, that number is generally considered to be a low estimate. Because doctors and coroners are not required to report alcohol poisoning, many cases may be reported as asphyxiation (choking on vomit) or heart failure, without mention of alcohol as the cause.

Alcohol Poisoning occurs when the body's functions (heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing) have been severely depressed by the effects of alcohol, enough to produce unconsciousness and in some cases death. Acute alcohol intoxication, or alcohol poisoning, can occur after the ingestion of a large amount of alcohol. Occasional, infrequent or binge drinkers or those sensitive to alcohol may become acutely intoxicated and suffer serious consequences after ingesting smaller amounts of alcohol.

Alcohol poisoning, also called alcohol overdose, occurs when a person's blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) rises to a high level very quickly. This commonly happens as a result of: Generally, a BAC of 200-300mg% will cause alcohol poisoning. If a 110-pound female had 6 drinks in 4 hours, she would have a BAC of 225 mg%, and would be putting herself at serious risk of alcohol poisoning. Because alcohol is a central-nervous-system depressant, it is fatally poisonous at high levels.

On average about 200,000 people in the U.S. get sick each year from the flu. About 36,000 people die in the U.S. each year from problems caused by the flu. Some years may be milder or more severe than others.

Malaria is one of the most serious global health issues. Approximately 500 million people each year are infected, and more than one million of those die. Malaria is particularly devastating in Africa where the disease is a leading killer of children, accounting for twenty percent of all childhood deaths.

Meningococcal disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year and is responsible for approximately 300 deaths annually. It is estimated that 100 to 125 cases of meningococcal disease occur annually on college campuses and five to 15 students die as a result.

Have I encouraged my son/daughter to become involved in other campus activities such as joining a club or intramural sport? If YES is the answer to these questions, then there are strong indications that your relationship with your son or daughter is constructive. On Campus, help is available for further questions or concerns you or your son or daughter may have.

In the year 2001 (the most recent year for which national statistics are available), 30,622 lives were lost to suicide. Of those, 3,971 suicides occurred among young people between the ages of 15 and 24. A person dies by suicide about every 18 minutes in the U.S. It is estimated that over 500,000 suicide attempts occur in the U.S. each year, with one attempt made every minute.

Yes. Before World War II, most people with SCI died within weeks of their injury due to urinary dysfunction, respiratory infection, or bedsores. Now antibiotics, materials such as plastics and latex, and better procedures for dealing with the everyday issues of living with SCI enable many people to approach the lifespan of non-disabled individuals. Other than level of injury, the type of rehab facility used is the greatest indicator of long-term survival.

The consequences of an influenza pandemic are difficult to predict. Pandemics occurred three times in the past century. The most recent (1968) was the mildest and killed about 34,000 people in the United States. The most severe influenza pandemic in the past century occurred in1918 and killed about 500,000 Americans and up to 40 million people worldwide. Experts believe it highly unlikely that a pandemic influenza virus could be created by terrorists.

Individual reactions to alcohol vary, and are influenced by many factors, including but not limited to:1 Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alcohol and Public Health, http://www.cdc.gov/

Children with lead poisoning often have no symptoms. The only way to tell is to have your child tested. A child can be poisoned and show no outward signs. When there are symptoms, they can include diarrhea, stomach cramps, lethargy, vomiting, or seizures in some severe cases.

Ten to twenty people die every year as a result of dog bites in the U.S. By far, the majority of the victims are children. From January 1997 through December 1998, 27 people died after being bitten by a dog. Nineteen of these victims were children under twelve years of age. Of the eight adult victims, most were elderly.

Tuberculosis kills more people in India and throughout the South-East Asia Region than any other infectious disease - more than HIV, STD, malaria, and tropical diseases combined. In India, more than 1,000 people die from TB every day - more than 450,000 per year, 1 every minute. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV, the virus that causes AIDS) is the strongest risk factor for tuberculosis among adults. The HIV epidemic will increase tuberculosis cases in India.