Question

International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) was prepared by:

• A. Amercian Psychological Association
• B. American Psychiatric Association
• C. UNICEF
• D. World Health Organisation

Hint:

WHO prepared the ICD-10, so option (4).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Read the abbreviation.
ICD stands for International Classification of Diseases, and the word International hints at a world body.

Step 2: Recall the two big systems.
The two well known systems are ICD and DSM. DSM comes from the American Psychiatric Association. ICD comes from the World Health Organisation.

Step 3: Choose.
So the preparer of ICD-10 is WHO, option (4).

Step 4: Rule out the rest.
The American Psychological Association is a body of psychologists and does not issue this list. UNICEF is a child welfare agency.

Step 5: Confirm.
WHO is the health agency of the United Nations, which fits a global disease list.

Final Answer:
WHO prepared the ICD-10, so option (4).