Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases and Causes of Death (Syn. International Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases and Causes of Death)

Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases and Causes of Death

Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases and Causes of Death is a document that contains a grouped list of all possible diseases and causes of death. This document was adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and put into effect by the USSR Ministry of Health to analyze data on morbidity and mortality of the population.

Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases can be divided into two main parts:

1. The Disease Nomenclature is a list of all possible diseases that can be diagnosed in a person. In this list, each disease has its own name and code that allows it to be identified.
2. Classification of Diseases is a system that allows you to order all possible diseases according to certain criteria. The classification can be based on various factors such as symptoms, causes, treatment, prognosis, etc.

Classification of Diseases includes several levels, starting from a general level, where diseases are grouped according to common characteristics, and ending with a more detailed level, where each disease can be classified according to several criteria. For example, at a general level, diseases can be classified into groups: infectious, non-infectious, congenital, etc., and at a more detailed level, each disease can have its own code and name, which allow it to be accurately identified.

The Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases uses a system of codes that allows each disease and its causes to be quickly and accurately identified. In addition, this document contains information on the prevalence of each disease in different countries, as well as prevention and treatment measures.

Thus, the Nomenclature and Classification of Diseases are an important tool for analyzing the morbidity and mortality of the population, as well as for developing effective measures for the prevention and treatment of diseases.