(W69) Drowning and submersion while in natural water

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35 759 in individuals diagnosis drowning and submersion while in natural water confirmed
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77 721 deaths with diagnosis drowning and submersion while in natural water
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217% mortality rate associated with the disease drowning and submersion while in natural water

Diagnosis drowning and submersion while in natural water is diagnosed Men are 36.17% more likely than Women

24 346

Men receive the diagnosis drowning and submersion while in natural water

66 242 (272.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis drowning and submersion while in natural water

11 479 (100.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease drowning and submersion while in natural water - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 35-69, 75-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 30-34, 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-34, 45-49, 80-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 35-44, 50-79

Disease Features drowning and submersion while in natural water

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Drowning and submersion while in natural water - what does this mean

Drowning and submersion while in natural water occurs when a person is submerged in water and is unable to reach the surface for an extended period of time, resulting in oxygen deprivation and eventually death. this type of drowning can be caused by a variety of factors, such as strong currents, waves, or even exhaustion.

What happens during the disease - drowning and submersion while in natural water

Drowning and submersion while in natural water is caused by a combination of physical and physiological factors. when a person is submerged in natural water, the body is subjected to an increase in pressure, a decrease in temperature, and a decrease in oxygen levels. this combination of factors leads to an inability to breathe, an increase in heart rate, and a decrease in blood pressure. the lack of oxygen causes the body to become hypoxic, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and eventually death.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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

Drowning and submersion while in natural water - Prevention

The best way to prevent drowning and submersion while in natural water is to practice water safety. this includes wearing a life jacket, swimming with a buddy, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and avoiding swimming in unfamiliar or dangerous waters. additionally, children should always be supervised when near water.