Meeting Overview
The 20th Statistical Standards Committee of the Statistics Commission, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was held on September 2, Reiwa 7 (Tuesday) from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Special Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the MIC Second Building and via web conference.
Details of Major Agenda Items
Consultation No. 197 "Changes to Statistical Classifications of Diseases, Injuries and Causes of Death"
Following WHO's adoption of the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), deliberations were held on changing Japan's statistical classification of diseases, injuries and causes of death from ICD-10 to ICD-11. The current ICD-10 was established in the 1990s, making this the first major revision in approximately 30 years.
Main Contents of Classification Changes:
- Digital Adaptation: Structural design premised on use in electronic health records
- Modernization of Mental and Behavioral Disorder Classifications: Addition of new concepts such as transgender health conditions
- Update of Disease Concepts: Review of disease classifications reflecting recent medical knowledge
Review Status of Japan Standard Occupational Classification Revision
Revision Schedule: Consideration for the 6th revision is underway, with examination of new occupational category additions responding to digitization and AI technology development.
Major Revision Policies:
- Systematic organization of DX (Digital Transformation) related occupations
- Review of work style classifications considering the spread of telework and remote work
- Appropriate classification of emerging occupations (data scientists, AI engineers, etc.)
Efforts to Modernize Statistical Standards
Both agenda items are part of efforts to modernize statistical standards to respond to rapidly changing social conditions. Particular importance is placed on appropriately reflecting social structural changes in statistical systems, including the advancement of digital society, diversification of work styles, and sophistication of medical technology.