(F18.0) Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication

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40 889 in individuals diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication confirmed
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1 802 deaths with diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication
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4% mortality rate associated with the disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication

Diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication is diagnosed Men are 71.73% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication

1 802 (5.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication

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Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-64, 70-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-9, 65-69, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 45-49, 60-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-44, 50-59

Disease Features mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication - what does this mean

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What happens during the disease - mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication

The pathogenesis of acute intoxication due to the use of volatile solvents involves the inhalation of vapors from the solvent, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream and reach the brain. this can lead to an altered mental state, including changes in behavior, cognitive impairment, and other neurological symptoms. in severe cases, this can lead to coma and even death.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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33 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents : acute intoxication - Prevention

The best way to prevent mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents is to avoid exposure altogether. if exposure is unavoidable, then proper ventilation and protective equipment should be used to limit exposure. additionally, employers should provide education and training to workers on the potential risks of inhalation of volatile solvents and the importance of proper safety protocols.