(V90) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion

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

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

2 839

Men receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion

7 294 (256.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion

2 639 (72.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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

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

Accidents to watercraft causing drowning and submersion occur when a person is suddenly submerged in water due to a boat or other watercraft tipping over, capsizing, or sinking. this can result in the person being unable to breathe, leading to drowning and submersion.

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

The pathogenesis of drowning and submersion due to an accident to a watercraft is a complex process that involves the inhalation of water into the lungs, leading to decreased oxygen levels in the body and an inability to breathe. this can lead to cardiac arrest, hypoxia, and ultimately death. additionally, the cold temperature of the water can lead to hypothermia, which can further complicate the situation and lead to further organ damage or death.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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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 - Prevention

The best way to prevent accidents to watercraft causing drowning and submersion is to always wear a life jacket, check the weather conditions before setting out, ensure that the watercraft is in good working order, and avoid alcohol consumption while operating the vessel.

Specified forms of the disease

(V90.0) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship
(V90.1) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : passenger ship
(V90.2) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : fishing boat
(V90.3) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : other powered watercraft
(V90.4) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : sailboat
(V90.5) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : canoe or kayak
(V90.6) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
(V90.7) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : water-skis
(V90.8) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : other unpowered watercraft
(V90.9) Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : unspecified watercraft