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Which organization has prepared the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), which is also known as the ICD-10 Classification of Behavioural and Mental Disorders? |
World Health Organization (WHO) American Psychiatric Association (APA) European Association of Psychiatrists (EAP) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
World Health Organization (WHO) |
The classification scheme officially used in India and elsewhere is the tenth revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), which is known as the ICD-10 Classification of Behavioural and Mental Disorders. It was prepared by the World Health Organisation (WHO). For each disorder, a description of the main clinical features or symptoms, and of other associated features including diagnostic guidelines is provided in this scheme. |