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Who created a classification system to study causes of death in the 17th century?
John Graunt
Which of the following statisticians contributed to the first International Statistical Congress in Brussels in 1853? (Select all that apply)
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What did Louis Pasteur contribute to microbiology?
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Who invented the stethoscope?
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What vaccine did Jonas Salk discover?
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Which scientist discovered radioactive metals used in X-ray technologies?
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What organization did the first International Statistical Congress evolve into?
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What is a classification system?
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What purposes does the diagnostic classification serve? (Select all that apply)
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What is ICD-CM used for?
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What does ICD-10-PCS classify?
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What is the purpose of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?
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Who are the users of the ICD?
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What was the first international classification edition?
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Who was charged with the revision of ICD when WHO was organized?
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What did the WHO Nomenclature Regulations adopted in 1967 state?
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What are some of the purposes of the classification system? (Select all that apply)
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How often are the ICD updated?
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When was ICD-10 endorsed and when did it come into use?
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Study Notes
Historical Figures in Health Classification
- John Graunt created a classification system in the 17th century to study mortality rates among children, specifically through "The London Bills of Mortality."
- Statisticians like Francois de Lacroix, Carolus Linnaeus, and William Farr contributed to the development of disease classification systems, culminating in the first International Statistical Congress in Brussels, 1853.
- Florence Nightingale utilized these classification systems to include fatal diseases in public health assessments.
Milestones in Medical Discoveries
- Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, revolutionizing antibiotic treatment.
- Louis Pasteur advanced microbiology and the understanding of germs and disease transmission.
- Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.
- Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, significantly impacting public health.
- Marie Curie discovered radioactive metals, contributing to advancements in X-ray technology.
Evolution of Health Classification Systems
- The first International Statistical Congress led to the establishment of the International Statistical Institute and ultimately the World Health Organization (WHO).
- WHO is responsible for revising the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), resulting in the ICD-10, which is critical for global health statistics.
Purpose and Benefits of Classification
- Classification systems assist in organizing health data for efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis.
- They enable sharing of health information across different medical settings and monitoring of trends over time.
- Purpose includes monitoring disease incidence, analyzing healthcare resource allocation, and ensuring safety and quality in health services.
Specific Classification Systems
- ICD-CM is used for reporting diagnoses, while ICD-10-PCS is used for reporting medical procedures.
- ICD (International Classification of Diseases) categorizes health problems and records, aiding in national morbidity and mortality statistics.
Users of the ICD
- Primary users include physicians, nurses, health workers, researchers, policy-makers, insurers, and managers of national health programs.
Historical Development of ICD
- The International List of Causes of Death, the first ICD edition, was adopted in 1893.
- WHO, established in 1948, was tasked with the revision of ICD, introducing morbidity data in the 6th version (ICD-6).
- The WHO Nomenclature Regulations of 1967 mandated member states to use the most updated ICD for health statistics.
Modern Applications of Classification Systems
- The classification system facilitates patient care payments, evaluates healthcare usage, studies costs, and assesses the quality of medical services.
- It aids in predicting healthcare trends and planning future needs, reflecting the growing importance of data-driven health management.
Updates and Revisions of ICD
- Historically, a new ICD version is released approximately every ten years, with annual updates published to incorporate minor changes and keep coding relevant.
- ICD-10 was endorsed by the 43rd World Health Assembly in May 1990 and officially implemented in 1994 across WHO member states.
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Explore the vital contributions of early statisticians in the field of health. This quiz delves into key figures like John Graunt and their impact on mortality classification and statistics. Test your knowledge of the historical development of classification systems like ICD-10.
