(V90.7) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis

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

Diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis is diagnosed Women are 12.54% more likely than Men

2 839

Men receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis

7 294 (256.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis

2 639 (72.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis - 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 : water-skis

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

Drowning and submersion due to an accident to a watercraft, such as water-skis, occurs when a person is submerged beneath the water and unable to get out due to the force of the water. this can be caused by a collision with another vessel, or by a person becoming entangled in the water-skis. in any case, the person's air supply is cut off, leading to unconsciousness and eventually death if not rescued quickly.

What happens during the disease - accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis

The pathogenesis of drowning and submersion due to an accident involving a watercraft, such as water-skis, can be described as a chain of events that begins with the watercraft being operated in an unsafe manner, leading to a collision or other type of accident which results in the rider being thrown from the watercraft, into the water. this can then lead to the rider being unable to keep their head above the water, resulting in drowning or submersion.

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 : water-skis - Prevention

The best way to prevent accidents to watercraft causing drowning and submersion is to ensure that all watercraft operators are adequately trained and certified in the safe operation of water-skis. additionally, operators should always wear a life jacket, adhere to safe speed limits, and be aware of the surrounding environment.