 This study investigated the age group characteristics of children who visited the emergency department with acute poisoning by ingestion. It was found that infants had a higher rate of non-intentional ingestions, while schoolers had a higher rate of intentional ingestions. Additionally, schoolers were more likely to be treated with decontamination and antidotes, and to be admitted to the hospital. This article was authored by Wion Xi'en Riu, Ji Yun Choy, Jin Song Chou, and others.