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. 2017 Mar 1;153(5):406–412. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.5538

Table 1. Skin Disease Disfigurement Health States and Disability Weights.

Disfigurement Health State Description Disability Weight Value (95% CI)
Disfigurement, level 1 This person has a slight, visible physical deformity that others notice, which causes some worry and discomfort. 0.011 (0.005-0.021)
Disfigurement, level 2 This person has a visible physical deformity that causes others to stare and comment. As a result, the person is worried and has trouble sleeping and concentrating. 0.067 (0.044-0.096)
Disfigurement, level 3 This person has an obvious physical deformity that makes others uncomfortable, which causes the person to avoid social contact, feel worried, sleep poorly, and think about suicide. 0.405 (0.275-0.546)
Disfigurement, level 1 with itch/pain This person has a slight, visible physical deformity that is sometimes sore or itchy. Others notice the deformity, which causes some worry and discomfort. 0.027 (0.015-0.042)
Disfigurement, level 2, with itch/pain This person has a visible physical deformity that is sore and itchy. Other people stare and comment, which causes the person to worry. The person has trouble sleeping and concentrating. 0.188 (0.125-0.267)
Disfigurement, level 3, with itch/pain This person has an obvious physical deformity that is very painful and itchy. The physical deformity makes others uncomfortable, which causes the person to avoid social contact, feel worried, sleep poorly, and think about suicide. 0.576 (0.401-0.731)
Infectious disease, acute episode, mild This person has a low fever and mild discomfort, but no difficulty with daily activities. 0.006 (0.002-0.017)