Statistical Analysis for Infections of Chemical Intoxication in Saudi Arabia (2019–2023)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to conduct a statistical analysis of chemical poisoning cases in Saudi Arabia for the years 2019 to 2023, using official data from the Saudi Ministry of Health (Statistical Yearbook). The study found significant differences in the number of cases between health regions in Saudi Arabia (20 regions), and no significant differences between cases over the five study years. The study also found that the number of cases in the regions of Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Qurayyat, the Northern Borders, and Hail constitute 50% of the total cases in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the study recommended focusing on these regions to reduce the incidence rate. The highest number of cases was recorded in the Riyadh region over the five years, while the lowest number of cases was recorded in Al-Baha region. The study also found that cases were completely independent of health regions, and that predictions of cases in the coming years are increasing.