Poisoning With Toxic Alcohols in Denmark.

StudyBasic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology· Sep 2026

Poisoning With Toxic Alcohols in Denmark.

Thomas Jacobsen, Anja Julie Huusom, Tonny Studsgaard Petersen … Paula Edeusa Cristina Hammer

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Most toxic alcohol poisonings reported in Denmark were accidental, not intentional, ingestions.

Poisoning With Toxic Alcohols in Denmark.

Thomas Jacobsen … Paula Edeusa Cristina Hammer

Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology · Sep 2026 · Q1 in General Medicine

Background

Poisoning with ethylene glycol and methanol remains a recurrent problem in Scandinavia.

Purpose

This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, exposure circumstances, clinical characteristics and management of toxic alcohol poisonings reported to the Danish Poison Information Centre to support preventive initiatives and improve toxicological counselling.

Methods

All calls concerning confirmed or suspected ingestion of ethylene glycol or methanol registered by the Danish Poison Information Centre between 2006 and 2022 were reviewed.

n = 592 exposures

Results

71%

most poisonings were accidental, not intentional, ingestions

n = 592 exposures

More results

A total of 592 exposures involving ethylene glycol (85%) or methanol were identified.

Children accounted for 25% of exposures and adults for 61%, with a predominance of males (73%).

In more than 60% of cases, the Danish Poison Information Centre assessed a risk of moderate to potentially fatal poisoning.

More results

Hospitalization was recommended in approximately 70% of cases.

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Conclusion

Toxic alcohol poisoning in Denmark is primarily caused by accidental ethylene glycol ingestion. Rapid blood analysis of toxic alcohols may reduce delayed treatment and unnecessary hospitalization.

Poisoning With Toxic Alcohols in Denmark.

Poisoning With Toxic Alcohols in Denmark.

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