Human health activities

NACE v2.0 Code: Q86

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 crucial role in the overall well-being of society, providing essential healthcare services to individuals and communities. As a significant contributor to the economy, the human health activities sector employs a large workforce and generates 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 the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, injuries, and other physical and mental health conditions. Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and specialists, utilize a range of medical equipment, technologies, and procedures to deliver these services to patients.

Production inputs

The human health activities industry requires a diverse range of inputs to function effectively. These include highly skilled medical professionals, such as physicians, surgeons, and nurses, as well as supporting staff like medical assistants and administrative personnel. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and other medical supplies to provide comprehensive healthcare services. Facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories, are also essential inputs for the production of human health activities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the human health activities industry are the healthcare services provided to patients. These include inpatient and outpatient care, surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, and various forms of medical treatment. The outputs of this industry are consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 86 Human health activities, 87 Residential care activities, and 88 Social work activities without accommodation.

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 page shows a legacy version of code 86 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (86).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
86ISIC v4.0Human health activities

Family tree for human health activities

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

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

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


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