What is the International Classification of Diseases???
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the world’s standard tool to capture mortality andmorbidity data. It organizes and codes health information that is used for statistics and epidemiology,health care management, allocation of resources, monitoring and evaluation, research, primary care,prevention and treatment. It helps to provide a picture of the general health situation of countries andpopulations.The 11th version is now being developed through an innovative, collaborative process. For the first timeWHO is calling on experts and users to participate in the revision process through a web-based platform.The outcome will be a classification that is based on user input and needs. Why is the ICD important? The ICD is important because it provides a common language for reporting and monitoring diseases. This allows the world to compare and share data in a consistent and standard way – between hospitals, regions and countries and over periods of time. It facil...