List of MeSH codes (D23)

The MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) codes designated under D23 constitute a section of the MeSH controlled vocabulary thesaurus related to population characteristics. This section of MeSH is primarily concerned with terminology describing human populations, their attributes, and demographic factors. It provides a standardized way to index and retrieve information related to these concepts in biomedical literature.

The D23 hierarchy encompasses a broad range of terms covering various aspects of populations, including demographic characteristics (e.g., age, sex, ethnicity, geographic location), population dynamics (e.g., birth rate, mortality rate, migration), and population groups defined by specific shared attributes (e.g., socioeconomic status, occupation, health status).

Researchers, librarians, and other information professionals use D23 MeSH terms to accurately and consistently tag publications in databases like PubMed/MEDLINE. This tagging facilitates efficient searching and retrieval of relevant articles dealing with population-related research. By using standardized MeSH codes, the system ensures that articles dealing with the same topic, even if using different keywords in their title or abstract, can be found through a common search query. The D23 designation allows for a focused search on topics related specifically to population groups and their characteristics, offering a more precise alternative to broader search terms.