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, 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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. Inexperienced drinkers or those sensitive to alcohol may become acutely intoxicated and suffer serious consequences after ingesting smaller amounts of alcohol. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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/ See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Most people who become infected with hepatitis C do not get seriously sick or die from it. However, of those who have chronic infection, about 20% of people will develop serious liver diseases like cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure. When people become infected with hepatitis C, there is no way to predict whether or not they will go on to develop serious problems. Most people with hepatitis C will live for more than 20 years without having any serious symptoms. See similar questions...

If the cancer went undetected until it reached a terminal stage, death can occur. Also for those who fail to respond to treatment the cancer can spread into the bones and other organs. Generally however prostate cancer can be successfully treated - provided help is obtained in time. And there's the problem. Men too often are reluctant to seek medical care until it's too late unfortunately. See similar questions...

This will depend upon the detailed properties of the pandemic virus. The range of scenarios outlined above give mortality estimates of between 50,000 and 750,000 additional deaths, depending on both the attack rate and case fatality rate. See similar questions...

The World Health Organization has estimated that a bird flu pandemic could take the lives of up to 7,400,000 people. It is however believed that the actual figure could far surpass this amount. See similar questions...

It is not true that 150 people die of peanut allergic reactions every year. Approximately, 150 people die of all food allergic reactions every year. If refined peanut oil is used properly and is not reused after cooking peanuts, it seems to be safe for most people with peanut allergy; crude oil, however, represents a risk. Cold pressed, expelled or extruded peanut oil is NOT safe for peanut allergic individuals. See similar questions...

Not very many, we're still working on finding an answer to this question. Historically, only a handful of thru-riders have successfully completed the trail. Section-rides tend to have a higher success rate. See similar questions...