6C4A.11 Harmful pattern of use of nicotine, continuous

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A pattern of continuous (daily or almost daily) nicotine use that has caused damage to a person’s physical or mental health. The pattern of continuous nicotine use is evident over a period of at least one month. Harm to health of the individual occurs due to one or more of the following: (1) direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems; or (2) a harmful route of administration.

exclusions

• Episode of harmful use of nicotine  (6C4A.0)
• Nicotine dependence  (6C4A.2)

postcoordination

synonyms

• Harmful pattern of use of nicotine, continuous

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