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Drowning
Drowning is a condition in which water enters the lungs and causes death by lack of air.
Is a type of:Accidents
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | |||||
Young adult19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
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