In 2002, over 2.3 million poisoning cases were reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers. Over 92% of these exposures occurred in our homes during the peak hours of 4 and 10 p.m. Children under the age of six were involved in more than 50% of these exposures. When accidents happen or products are misused, product safety testing data helps poison control centers and emergency room doctors understand which exposures are actually harmful and how to treat patients in time to prevent serious consequences.
*Source: American Association of Poison Control Centers
Helping People
All of us benefit from animal research. The advances made through biomedical research mean we have vaccines, treatments, and cures for diseases that have the potential to cripple or kill. We are able to use products and medications with confidence knowing that their safety has been tested. And as we age, we can enjoy a better quality of life than people just a few generations ago.
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Are researchers using more and more animals every year?
The number of animals used in research has actually declined in the past 20 years. As technology advances, researchers are able to rely on computer models and other methods instead of animal testing. Some estimates show a reduction in animal use as high as 50 percent. Since 1967, the number of cats used in research has dropped 66 percent.
Benefits to People
All of us benefit from animal research. The advances made through biomedical research mean we have vaccines, treatments, and cures for diseases that have the potential to cripple or kill. We are able to use products and medications with confidence knowing that their safety has been tested. And as we age, we can enjoy a better quality of life than people just a few generations ago.
