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defined by the World Health Organisation

From: Lisa Seeman <seeman@netvision.net.il>
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 10:40:03 -0800
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Bid4Placement.com - Welcome.As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) :


impairment refers to an abnormality of body structure, appearance, organ and system functioning.


disability is the consequence of an impairment in functional performance and activity


handicap is the consequence which is reflected in interaction with, and adaptation to, the surroundings 
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