(V90.0) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

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6 492 in individuals diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship confirmed
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9 933 deaths with diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship
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153% mortality rate associated with the disease accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

Diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship is diagnosed Women are 12.54% more likely than Men

2 839

Men receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

7 294 (256.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

2 639 (72.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship - Men aged 5-9 and Women aged 50-54

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 60-64
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-59, 65-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-49, 55-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19, 50-54

Disease Features accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship - what does this mean

Drowning and submersion due to an accident to a merchant ship can occur when a person falls overboard or is thrown overboard by a sudden jolt or impact, or when a merchant ship capsizes due to strong winds or rough seas. in either case, a person can be submerged in the water for an extended period of time, leading to drowning or submersion.

What happens during the disease - accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

The pathogenesis of drowning and submersion due to an accident to a merchant ship begins with the vessel being struck by a large wave or other force, causing the occupants to be thrown into the water. the force of the impact can cause the ship to capsize, trapping the occupants under the water and leading to drowning and submersion. the lack of air and the pressure of the water can cause the body to go into shock, leading to a decrease in blood pressure, an inability to breathe, and ultimately death.

Clinical Pattern

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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

Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship - Prevention

The best way to prevent accidents to watercraft causing drowning and submersion is to ensure that all vessels are properly maintained and inspected regularly. additionally, all crew members should be properly trained in safety protocols and emergency response procedures, and should be aware of the risks associated with operating a vessel in potentially hazardous conditions.