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(E00.9) Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
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1 891 in individuals diagnosis congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified confirmed
3 599 deaths with diagnosis congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
190% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
Diagnosis congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 19.51% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
1 737 (153.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
1 862 (244.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-24, 60-64
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-19, 25-59, 65-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-64, 70-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 30-34, 65-69, 85-89
Disease Features congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified - what does this mean
Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified is a condition that occurs when a baby is born with an inadequate amount of iodine in their body, which can result in growth and development delays, hearing loss, and mental disabilities. it is believed to be caused by a lack of iodine in the mother's diet during pregnancy.
What happens during the disease - congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome is a condition caused by a lack of iodine in the body, which is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones. this leads to a decrease in thyroid hormone production, resulting in a wide range of symptoms such as mental retardation, growth and developmental delays, goiter, and increased risk of thyroid cancer. it is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet, inadequate iodine intake, or an inability to absorb iodine in the body.
Clinical Pattern
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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22 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified - Prevention
The most effective way to prevent congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified is to ensure that pregnant women have adequate iodine intake during pregnancy. this can be done through a balanced diet that includes iodine-rich foods or through supplementation with a prenatal vitamin containing iodine. additionally, women should be tested for iodine levels prior to and during pregnancy to ensure that they are getting adequate amounts.