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Persons with Disabilities MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Persons with Disabilities
Tree Number(s)
M01.150
Unique ID
D006233
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006233
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; includes both physical and mental disability; emotionally disabled = MENTAL DISORDERS or specifics; /‌educ permitted but is probably EDUCATION, SPECIAL or MAINSTREAMING (EDUCATION)
Scope Note
Persons with physical or mental disabilities that affect or limit their activities of daily living and that may require special accommodations.
Entry Term(s)
Disabled Persons
Handicapped
People with Disabilities
Physically Challenged
Physically Disabled
Physically Handicapped
See Also
Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities
Early Intervention, Educational
Education, Special
Employment, Supported
Mainstreaming, Education
Rehabilitation
Self-Help Devices
Public MeSH Note
98; see DISABLED 1993-97; see HANDICAPPED 1963-92
History Note
98(63)
Date Established
1998/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/01/23
Persons with Disabilities Preferred
Physically Handicapped Narrower
Physically Challenged Narrower
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