| % | Description |
|---|---|
| 100 | Normal; no complaints; no evidence of disease |
| 90 | Able to carry out normal activity; minor signs or symptoms of disease |
| 80 | Normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms of disease |
| 70 | Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or do active work |
| 60 | Requires occasional assistance, but is able to care for most of his/her needs |
| 50 | Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care |
| 40 | Disabled; requires special care and assistance |
| 30 | Severely disabled; hospitalization is indicated although death not imminent |
| 20 | Very sick; hospitalization necessary, active supportive treatment necessary |
| 10 | Moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly |
| 0 | Dead |