Cases of poisoning in Armenia decreased significantly in 2021, said the head of the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Arsen Mkrtchyan.

According to him, in 2021, 2,486 cases of poisoning were recorded, which is 1222 less than in 2020.

“Basically, these are cases of chemical poisoning. There are also cases of poisoning with food, drugs, gas, etc. Last year, most cases of poisoning were associated with the use of alcohol,” Mkrtchyan said.

He also added that in 2021, 30 people died as a result of poisoning, while in 2020 this figure was 85 people.

“The number of victims of poisoning has also decreased. In particular, in 2020 there were 4188 of them, and in 2021 - 3728,” he added.