ABSTRACT
The result of mistaken drinking of corrosive substances by children is still a significant cause of morbidity and even mortality in our country. Corrosive injuries are the result of the sale of agents that contain corrosive substances in unmarked, open containers and in water and soft drink bottles, their location in places easily accessible to children, not using preventive lids, and locating them in easily opened packages. Because children under five years of age spend the majority of their time in their homes and because they are curious and want to put everything in their mouths, they are at risk for consuming corrosive substances, just as they are at risk for other home accidents. Taking into consideration the unsupervised production, sale and use of this type of substance as a result of the worldwide economic crisis which is also affecting our country, it is clear that this is an important public health issue. There is an increased importance for education and supervision of children who have no other health problem and whose lives can be turned into a nightmare as a result of these types of preventable accidents and neglect.

Keywords: Child; injuries; caustics; poisoning