Pediatric medical toxicology is the study of toxic effects of chemicals on infants, children and adolescents. A medical toxicologist studies symptoms, treatments and detection of poisoning. Many substances are toxic only if an excessive amount is ingested, including prescription medication, abused drugs, and household toxins. Drug addiction, chemical poisoning, and abuse of medication all require the expertise of a toxicologist.

South Carolina’s capital is Columbia, and its population is 4,255,083. South Carolina became a state in 1788, has a rich cultural history, and is a popular vacation spot. You can visit the Cypress Gardens in Charleston, the famous Hilton Head resort area, or the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden in Columbia. Famous people from South Carolina include former president Andrew Jackson, baseball great Shoeless Joe Jackson, fighter Joe Frasier, and music legends James Brown and Chubby Checker.

According to 2005 Census estimates, South Carolina has a population of 4,255,083. Of this population, 1,010,133 are under the age of 18 and 532,834 are at or above the age of 65.