Aldicarb, commonly known as "chumbinho", is sold illegally in the State of Rio de Janeiro and has been involved in poisonings, suicides and homicides resulting in a serious public health problem. This study presents the Aldicarb mortality profile in the State of Rio de Janeiro for the period of 1998-2005. A descriptive study was made through a secondary database containing the results of the Forensic Medical Institute's (IMLAP/RJ) reports and toxicological characteristics of the patients We detected 746 positive cases of Aldicarb poisoning. The males (67.2%) prevailed over the females (32.8%). Regarding age, there is a predominance of poisoning in adults (56%). With regard to skin color, white prevailed (52.1%). The period with the highest numbers of cases was from 1998 to 1999 (43.5%). The municipality with the highest concentration of cases was Rio de Janeiro, with a total of 440 (59.8%). Of the 746 cases, 601 (80.6%) had information on the circumstances, and the higher prevalence of hospitalization was for unspecified condition with removal of the cadaver in the street (45.1%). Its commercialization and irregular use, especially in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro, shows that enforcement actions to curb their use should be intensified.
poisoning; Aldicarb; pesticides; Public Health