(Z72.0) Tobacco use

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47 976 in individuals diagnosis tobacco use confirmed

Diagnosis tobacco use is diagnosed Men are 23.95% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis tobacco use

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Women receive the diagnosis tobacco use

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Risk Group for the Disease tobacco use - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-9
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-95+

Disease Features tobacco use

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Tobacco use - what does this mean

Tobacco use occurs when a person inhales, chews, or smokes tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco. this exposes the user to a variety of toxins, such as nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, which can cause serious health complications, including cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

What happens during the disease - tobacco use

Tobacco use is a major cause of preventable diseases and death worldwide. it is linked to a variety of health issues, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung disease. tobacco use is caused by the inhalation of smoke from burning tobacco products, which contains over 7,000 chemicals, including more than 70 known carcinogens. these chemicals can damage cells in the body, leading to inflammation, oxidative stress, and genetic mutations that can lead to cancer and other diseases.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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

Tobacco use - Prevention

Tobacco use can be prevented by educating people on the health risks of smoking, providing smoking cessation programs, increasing the price of tobacco products, and limiting the availability of tobacco products. additionally, implementing smoke-free policies in public places, creating campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking, and providing support to those who are trying to quit can help reduce the prevalence of tobacco use.