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(F17.2) Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
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31 252 in individuals diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome confirmed
11 358 deaths with diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
36% mortality rate associated with the disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
Diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome is diagnosed Men are 17.76% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
7 877 (42.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
3 481 (27.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 45-49
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-69, 75-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 70-74, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-24, 70-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19, 25-69, 75-79
Disease Features mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
Absence or low individual and public risk
Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome - what does this mean
Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco dependence syndrome occurs when someone becomes physically and psychologically dependent on tobacco, leading to an inability to control their consumption and a need for increasing amounts of the substance to achieve the same effects. this can lead to an increased risk of physical and mental health problems.
What happens during the disease - mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome
The pathogenesis of mental and behavioural disorders due to the use of tobacco dependence syndrome is multi-factorial. it is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, psychosocial, and biological factors. the most prominent factor is the repeated use of nicotine, which triggers the release of dopamine in the brain, which leads to addiction. other contributing factors include stress, poor diet, and lack of exercise, which all contribute to the development of addiction and mental health issues.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Mental status examination
- Clinical interview
- Psychological tests
- Behavioral observations
- Laboratory tests
- Imaging studies
- Tobacco use assessment
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the symptoms of tobacco dependence syndrome and reduce the risk of relapse.
- Provide psychoeducation about tobacco dependence syndrome.
- Develop a personalized treatment plan.
- Encourage lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, etc.).
- Provide cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Provide relapse prevention strategies.
- Provide medication to reduce cravings.
- Provide support groups and/or individual counselling.
- Provide stress management techniques.
- Provide education about the health risks of tobacco use.
37 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco : dependence syndrome - Prevention
The best way to prevent mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco dependence syndrome is to avoid the use of tobacco altogether. if someone is already using tobacco, they should seek help to stop and should be aware of the risks associated with continued use. it is important to have proper education about the dangers of tobacco use and to support those who are attempting to quit.