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(E66.1) Drug-induced obesity
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3 701 762 in individuals diagnosis drug-induced obesity confirmed
148 579 deaths with diagnosis drug-induced obesity
4% mortality rate associated with the disease drug-induced obesity
Diagnosis drug-induced obesity is diagnosed Women are 25.80% more likely than Men
1 373 389
Men receive the diagnosis drug-induced obesity
61 083 (4.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis drug-induced obesity
87 496 (3.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease drug-induced obesity - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 35-39
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features drug-induced obesity
Absence or low individual and public risk
Drug-induced obesity - what does this mean
Drug-induced obesity is caused by the long-term use of certain medications which can alter the body's metabolism and lead to an increased appetite, decreased energy expenditure, and a general decrease in physical activity, resulting in excessive weight gain.
What happens during the disease - drug-induced obesity
Drug-induced obesity is a condition in which the use of certain medications can lead to weight gain and an increase in body fat. the mechanism of action is thought to involve the disruption of normal metabolic pathways, leading to an increase in appetite, a decrease in energy expenditure, and an increase in fat storage. this can lead to an increase in body weight and body fat, resulting in obesity.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Drug-induced obesity - Prevention
Drug-induced obesity can be prevented by avoiding the use of drugs known to cause weight gain, such as certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, and steroids. additionally, patients should be monitored for changes in weight and eating habits when taking these medications, and lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and eating a healthy diet should be implemented to help prevent weight gain.