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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

The World Health Organization's classification categories of health and health-related domains. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) consists of two lists: a list of body functions and structure, and a list of domains of activity and participation. The ICF also includes a list of environmental factors.

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The World Health Organization's classification categories of health and health-related domains. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) consists of two lists: a list of body functions and structure, and a list of domains of activity and participation. The ICF also includes a list of environmental factors.

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11 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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CATALOGER: Use NAF entry

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2014

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  • Disability Evaluation (2002-2013)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064702. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064702
  2. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Classification_of_Functioning,_Disability_and_Health
  3. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q917426