The World Health Organization (WHO) updates its International Classification of Diseases and formally updates it.Game addictionThey are classified as diseases.

According to the definition of WHO, game addiction refers to a persistent or recurring pattern of game behavior, which can be online or offline. It shows that it is difficult to control the interest of the game, and the priority of the game is higher than that of life and other daily life. Even if there are negative consequences, the game will continue to play.

Trade organizations in the game industry are opposed to classifying game addiction as a disease, but the new International Classification of Diseases at the 72nd World Health AssemblyFormal approval。