Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes is a chapter in ICD-11 that includes conditions resulting from exposure to external forces, substances, or events that cause physical harm or physiological disruption. These conditions may arise from accidents, violence, environmental hazards, toxic exposures, or medical and surgical complications, and can affect any body system with varying levels of severity.
This chapter encompasses a wide range of conditions such as fractures, wounds, burns, poisonings, adverse effects of drugs, and complications of medical care. Accurate classification supports trauma care, emergency management, rehabilitation planning, and injury surveillance, while also contributing to public health prevention strategies and research aimed at reducing injury-related morbidity and mortality.