International Classification of Disease (ICD)

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a globally used medical classification that is used in epidemiology, health management and clinical diagnosis. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the global standard for reporting diseases and health conditions. It is developed, maintained, and published by the World Health Organization (WHO). ICD provides a common language and systematic coding structure for the classification of diseases, disorders, injuries, causes of death, and health-related conditions, including mental and behavioral disorders. The ICD-11, released in 2018 and effective from January 1, 2022, is the 11th revision of the classification and the most technologically advanced version. It replaces the previous version (ICD-10, published in 1990).

Source: World Health Organization. (2019). International classification of diseases for mortality and morbidity statistics (11th Revision). Geneva: World Health Organization. Retrieved from https://icd.who.int