Sjúkdómaflokkar
Sjúkdómaflokkar, or disease categories, are classifications used in medicine and public health to group together diseases that share common characteristics. These characteristics can include the cause of the disease, the affected organ system, the symptoms, the mode of transmission, or the treatment approach. Grouping diseases into categories helps healthcare professionals understand disease patterns, track public health trends, and develop targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
Common methods for classifying diseases include ICD codes, such as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
The purpose of sjúkdómaflokkar is multifaceted. It facilitates research by allowing scientists to study groups of