(W32) Handgun discharge

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26 704 in individuals diagnosis handgun discharge confirmed
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20 326 deaths with diagnosis handgun discharge
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76% mortality rate associated with the disease handgun discharge

Diagnosis handgun discharge is diagnosed Men are 65.80% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis handgun discharge

12 570 (56.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis handgun discharge

7 756 (169.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease handgun discharge - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-39, 45-74, 85-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 40-44, 75-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 20-34, 45-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-19, 35-44

Disease Features handgun discharge

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Handgun discharge - what does this mean

Handgun discharge is the result of a firearm being fired, often resulting in injury or death. it is caused by the firing of a bullet from a gun, which releases a large amount of energy that is transferred to the target. the energy is transferred to the target through the bullet's kinetic energy, and the shock waves created by the bullet's supersonic speed.

What happens during the disease - handgun discharge

Handgun discharge is a traumatic event caused by the sudden release of energy from a gun's barrel, resulting in physical and psychological trauma. the physical trauma is caused by the high-velocity projectile that is released from the gun, resulting in direct tissue damage, organ trauma, and potentially death. the psychological trauma is caused by the fear and shock of the event, which can lead to long-term psychological issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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

Handgun discharge - Prevention

The best way to prevent handgun discharge is to practice responsible gun ownership. this includes storing guns securely, using trigger locks, and ensuring that firearms are only handled by those who have been trained in firearm safety. additionally, it is important to always treat guns as if they are loaded and to never point a gun at someone, even if it is unloaded.