About “International Classification of Diseases,Ninth Revision”
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a globally recognized system used for classifying and coding health conditions. It is employed in epidemiology, health management, clinical diagnosis, and health information systems. The current version is ICD-11, which differs from previous revisions in detail and technology. The ICD is maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations' health authority. It offers a standardized way to record causes of illness and death, enabling comparison of health data across countries and time. The system maps health conditions to codes, supporting health policy, resource allocation, and decision-making. The ICD provides a consistent framework for collecting and analyzing health statistics internationally. The 9th version of the classification is known as the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries and Causes of Death. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1978