INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES

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E904 Hunger, thirst, exposure, and neglect

          Excludes: any condition resulting from homicidal intent (E968.-)
           hunger, thirst, and exposure resulting from accidents connected
           with transport (E800-E848)

E904.0 Abandonment or neglect of infants and helpless persons

          Exposure to weather conditions resulting from abandonment or neglect
          Hunger or thirst resulting from abandonment or neglect
          Desertion of newborn
          Inattention at or after birth
          Lack of care (helpless person) (infant)
          Excludes: criminal neglect (E968.5)

E904.1 Lack of food

          Lack of food as the cause of:
           inanition
           insufficient nourishment
           starvation
          Excludes: hunger resulting from abandonment or neglect (E904.0)

E904.2 Lack of water

          Lack of water as the cause of:
           dehydration
           inanition
          Excludes: dehydration due to acute fluid loss (276.5)

E904.3 Exposure (to weather conditions), not elsewhere classifiable

          Exposure NOS Struck by hailstones
          Humidity
          Excludes: struck by lightning (E907)

E904.9 Privation, unqualified

          Destitution
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