Human health activities

NACE v2.1 Code: R86

About human health activities

NACE code 86 covers a wide range of human health activities, including hospital services, medical and dental practice activities, and other human health services. This industry plays a vital role in the overall well-being of society, providing essential healthcare services to individuals and communities. As a key component of the broader healthcare sector, the human health activities industry is a significant contributor to national economies, employing millions of people and generating substantial economic output.

Production process

The main production techniques in the human health activities industry involve the provision of various medical and healthcare services. This includes diagnosis, treatment, and management of illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and allied health workers, utilize a range of medical equipment, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic techniques to deliver these services. The industry also relies on robust administrative and support systems to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of healthcare.

Production inputs

The human health activities industry requires a diverse range of inputs to function effectively. These include highly skilled and trained healthcare professionals, such as physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health workers. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other medical supplies. Facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, are also essential inputs, providing the physical infrastructure for the delivery of healthcare services.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the human health activities industry are the healthcare services provided to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical conditions. These services can be consumed by individuals, households, and other NACE codes, such as 86 Human health activities, 87 Residential care activities, and 88 Social work activities without accommodation. The industry also generates economic output in the form of revenue and employment, contributing to the overall economic well-being of the regions and countries in which it operates.

Revisions to 86

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 86. The most recent 2 versions of this code (86) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 86.

Family tree for human health activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R'>R: HUMAN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86'>86: Human health activities</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/87'>87: Residential care activities</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/88'>88: Social work activities without accommodation</a>"]

    B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/1'>86.1: Hospital activities</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/2'>86.2: Medical and dental practice activities</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/R/86/9'>86.9: Other human health activities</a>"]


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  %% Apply classes
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class B level2
class C level2
class D level2
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3

  class B highlight

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