Working Group Report on Applying ICD-11-Based Classifications to Vital Statistics
人口動態統計のICD-11準拠の統計分類適用に係るワーキンググループ 報告書
Published: 2026-06-08 · Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Labor / Employment · Impact (preliminary): Low
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Summary
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced a working group report on applying ICD-11-based statistical classifications to vital statistics on 2026-06-08. The title identifies a report, not an enacted legal amendment, and does not establish an implementation date.
Business Impact
The report may be relevant to users of vital statistics because it concerns the classifications used in those statistics; the title does not identify specific affected businesses or obligated entities.
Recommended Action
Reviewing the official Japanese report could clarify the proposed classification approach, any implementation timetable, and implications for vital statistics.