International Classification Of Diseases - GCSE Psychology Definition
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The International Classification of Diseases, or ICD, is a system used around the world to organise and identify diseases and health problems. Think of it like a big book where each illness has its own unique code. Doctors and researchers use these codes to keep track of diseases, study their patterns, and check how common they are in different places.
In GCSE Psychology, understanding the ICD can help you learn about how mental health issues are classified and diagnosed, which is important for better research and treatment of psychological conditions.
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