(F72) Severe mental retardation

(Малоумие, Выраженная имбецильность)

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264 205 in individuals diagnosis severe mental retardation confirmed
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6 758 deaths with diagnosis severe mental retardation
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease severe mental retardation

Diagnosis severe mental retardation is diagnosed Men are 30.62% more likely than Women

172 555

Men receive the diagnosis severe mental retardation

2 731 (1.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis severe mental retardation

4 027 (4.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease severe mental retardation - Men and Women aged 25-29

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 75-79, 85-89, 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74, 80-84, 90-94

Disease Features severe mental retardation

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Non-contagious
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Severe mental retardation - what does this mean

Severe mental retardation is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors that can lead to an intellectual disability, resulting in an inability to develop skills necessary for daily living. this can include cognitive, physical, and social limitations that can severely impair an individual's ability to function in society.

What happens during the disease - severe mental retardation

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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

Severe mental retardation - Prevention

The best way to prevent severe mental retardation is by providing pregnant women with proper nutrition, regular prenatal care, and avoiding exposure to environmental toxins. additionally, avoiding the use of alcohol, drugs, and smoking during pregnancy is key to preventing severe mental retardation.

Main symptoms of the disease severe mental retardation

Decreased vision

(Impaired vision, Blurred vision, Diminished vision, Reduced vision, Fuzzy vision, Clouded vision, Hazy vision, Poor vision, Weak vision, Low vision)

Decreased vision is a symptom of many underlying conditions. It can range from mild blurring of vision to complete loss of sight. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and may be accompanied by pain, headaches, or double vision. Depending on the underlying cause, it can be partial or complete, affec...

Age: any ageAccociated with 74 diseases

Dementia

Dementia is a symptom of a wide range of conditions that affect the brain. It is characterised by a decline in cognitive function, including memory, language, problem-solving, and judgement. It can also affect behaviour, emotions, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Symptoms typically de...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 19 diseases

Scattered attention

(Inattentive, Fickle, Distracted, Unfocused, Erratic, Absent-minded, Scatterbrained, Dispersed, Diffuse, Roving)

Scattered attention is a symptom characterized by difficulty focusing and maintaining attention. It may manifest as difficulty following conversations, difficulty focusing on tasks, or restlessness. It may develop gradually over time due to stress, fatigue, or other external factors. It can also be ...

Age: any ageAccociated with 17 diseases

Forgetfulness

(Absent-mindedness, Amnesia, Fuzzy thinking, Lapses, Memory loss, Mind blanking, Scatterbrained, Senility, Short-term memory loss, Unfocused)

Forgetfulness is a common symptom of aging and can manifest in difficulty remembering recent events, names, words, and places. It can develop gradually over time, or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. It can range from mild to severe, and can affect daily activities. It ...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 37 diseases

Hearing loss

(Auditory impairment, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Hearing reduction, Partial deafness, Sensorineural hearing loss, Presbycusis)

Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to hear sound. It can be temporary or permanent and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include ringing in the ears, difficulty understanding speech, and difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. Hearing loss can develop gradually over time, or it can ...

Age: any ageAccociated with 37 diseases

Specified forms of the disease

(F72.0) Severe mental retardation with the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviour
(F72.1) Severe mental retardation : significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatment
(F72.8) Severe mental retardation : other impairments of behaviour
(F72.9) Severe mental retardation without mention of impairment of behaviour