(Y47) Sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs

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62 228 in individuals diagnosis sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs confirmed
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1 394 deaths with diagnosis sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs

Diagnosis sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs is diagnosed Women are 32.71% more likely than Men

20 937

Men receive the diagnosis sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs

874 (4.2 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs

520 (1.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 65-69

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-64, 70-74, 85-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 25-29, 65-69, 75-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 25-29, 70-74, 85-89, 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-69, 75-84, 90-94

Disease Features sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs - what does this mean

Sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs are medications used to reduce anxiety, tension, agitation, and insomnia. these medications work by depressing the central nervous system, slowing down brain activity and producing feelings of relaxation. they can be taken orally, injected or inhaled. long-term use of these drugs can lead to addiction, tolerance, and physical and psychological dependence.

What happens during the disease - sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs

The pathogenesis of sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs is that they work by affecting the neurotransmitter systems in the brain and central nervous system. they increase the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gaba, which helps to reduce the activity of the neurons in the brain and thus reduce anxiety and induce relaxation. they can also act on other neurotransmitter systems, such as serotonin, to help further reduce anxiety and induce sleep.

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

Sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs - Prevention

The best way to prevent the misuse of sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs is to ensure that they are only taken as prescribed by a doctor. patients should also be encouraged to discuss any concerns they may have about the drugs, and to keep track of their dosage and any side effects they may experience. additionally, it is important to ensure that these medications are stored securely to prevent access by those who are not prescribed the medication.

Specified forms of the disease

(Y47.0) Barbiturates, not elsewhere classified
(Y47.1) Benzodiazepines
(Y47.2) Cloral derivatives
(Y47.3) Paraldehyde
(Y47.4) Bromine compounds
(Y47.5) Mixed sedatives and hypnotics, not elsewhere classified
(Y47.8) Other sedatives, hypnotics and antianxiety drugs
(Y47.9) Sedative, hypnotic and antianxiety drug, unspecified