This article explains the difference between morbidity and mortality. It also takes a look at ways to prevent morbidities and protect your long-term health. What Is Morbidity? Morbidity is thestate of having an illness or medical condition, either mental or physical. Such issues can progress over...
There are many terms used when discussing depression. For this reason, some people may get confused about what types of depression are associated with what terms. One of these terms iscomorbidity, which can explain the connection between depression and other mental health conditions. Understanding co...
Mental healthSubstance usePrimary careGeneral practiceAdolescentYouthBackground. Mental and substance use disorders are a leading cause of morbidity among young people. Policy and clinical services in Ireland are endeavouring to address theses twin issues.Aims. To review the emerging literature on the ...
ICD-10-PCS is developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with 3M Health Information Management to track international morbidity and mortality statistics in a comparable way. The system uses three- to seven-digit alphanumericcodes to specify medical procedures. The...
Keywords Psychiatry Mental health Domestic violence Intimate partner violence COVID-19 1. Introduction Addressing domestic violence is a global public health priority in light of both the prevalence of domestic violence and the associated physical morbidity, psychological morbidity and mortality (World Healt...
The mortality and morbidity benefits of the contemporary treatment of valvular heart disease are well studied, reported, and integrated in clinical practice and outcome-monitoring frameworks. The recent acceleration of research focused on clinical outcomes has facilitated the development of guidelines and ...
Today, we’re going to dig into those numbers. What is behind this crisis in teen mental health? Are we just seeing the effects of the pandemic? Is it social media, something else? Why are girls suffering so much more than boys? Which teens are more at risk? And what can parents, ...
What is ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision)? The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), is a global standard for classifying and coding mortality and morbidity data. The U.S. adopted ICD-10 for mortality coding on death certificates in 1999...
who have fallen ill after consuming the gummies. Typical hospital drug screens, they note, do not detect the substances the researchers found. Symptoms can include hallucinations, racing heartbeat, upset stomach, and altered mental state. These symptoms can appear similar to the effects of marijuana...
The psychotic syndrome at the core of schizophrenia appears to be invariable across cultures. The risk of morbidity also seems to vary very little from cou