WHO Family of International Classifications

The WHO Family of International Classifications is a system developed by the World Health Organization to standardize how we classify health-related information globally. It includes various classifications, like the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for diseases, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) for health-related functioning and disability. This framework helps healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers communicate consistently, collect data, and analyze health trends across countries, thereby improving health services and outcomes worldwide.