ICDjärjestelmät

ICDjärjestelmät, or ICD systems, refers to International Classification of Diseases, a standardized diagnostic tool used worldwide for epidemiology, health management, and clinical purposes. Developed and maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO), the ICD system provides a common language for reporting and monitoring diseases. Its primary function is to classify diseases, injuries, and causes of death. This classification allows for consistent recording, retrieval, and analysis of health data across different regions and time periods.

The ICD system has undergone several revisions since its inception. The most recent version, ICD-11, was adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2019 and came into effect in January 2022. Each revision aims to incorporate advances in medical knowledge, reflect changes in health patterns, and improve the system's utility for various applications. ICD codes are used by healthcare providers for patient records, by researchers to study disease prevalence, and by policymakers for public health planning and resource allocation.

The implementation of ICDjärjestelmät is crucial for global health surveillance. It enables countries to collect comparable mortality and morbidity statistics, which are vital for understanding health trends, identifying public health priorities, and evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions. The system's hierarchical structure allows for varying levels of detail, catering to different needs from broad categories to specific diagnoses. Its standardized nature facilitates international comparisons of health data, aiding in the identification of global health challenges and the coordination of responses.