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Residence Characteristics MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Residence Characteristics
Tree Number(s)
N01.224.791
N06.850.505.400.800
Unique ID
D012111
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012111
Annotation
specify geographic location if pertinent
Scope Note
Elements of residence that characterize a population. They are applicable in determining need for and utilization of health services.
Entry Term(s)
Community
Domicile
Living Arrangements
Neighborhood
Place of Birth
Residential Selection
Previous Indexing
Emigration and Immigration (1966-1967)
Transients and Migrants (1966-1967)
See Also
Social Determinants of Health
Public MeSH Note
68
History Note
68
Date Introduced
1968/01/01
Last Updated
2023/04/05
Residence Characteristics Preferred
Neighborhood Related
Place of Birth Related
Community Related
Residential Selection Related
Domicile Related
Living Arrangements Narrower
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