in the u. s. suicide attempts account for over two-thirds of acetaminophen-related liver injury whereas accidental overdose accounts for only one third of the cases. in young children accidental overdose accounts surprisingly for an even lower percent of the cases. that is among these often-curious toddlers accidental overdose is responsible for less than 10% of the instances of acetaminophen toxicity. moreover the vast majority of these accidental overdoses were due to unintentional overdoses given by the caregivers of the children.
is overdose with acetaminophen usually accidental or intentional?