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IMPAIRED LIFE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Software
- Games and Toys (General)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- video game disorder
1, record 1, English, video%20game%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- videogame disorder 2, record 1, English, videogame%20disorder
correct, noun
- gaming disorder 3, record 1, English, gaming%20disorder
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gaming disorder is characterised by a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behaviour("digital gaming" or "video-gaming"), which may be online(i. e., over the Internet) or offline, manifested by :... impaired control over gaming... increasing priority given to gaming to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other life interests and daily activities; and... continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences. 4, record 1, English, - video%20game%20disorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Logiciels
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié aux jeux vidéo
1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20aux%20jeux%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trouble du jeu vidéo 2, record 1, French, trouble%20du%20jeu%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le trouble du jeu vidéo est défini comme un mode de jeu caractérisé par [...] une perte de contrôle sur les conduites de jeu[,] une priorité croissante accordée au jeu au point qu'il prend le pas sur d'autres intérêts [ou] loisirs et activités quotidiennes et [...] la poursuite du jeu malgré des conséquences négatives tangibles dans la vie quotidienne. 3, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20aux%20jeux%20vid%C3%A9o
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- population in a vulnerable situation
1, record 2, English, population%20in%20a%20vulnerable%20situation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vulnerable population 2, record 2, English, vulnerable%20population
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A population that has] a greater probability than the population as a whole of being harmed and experiencing an impaired quality of life because of social, environmental, health, or economic conditions or policies. 3, record 2, English, - population%20in%20a%20vulnerable%20situation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although they partly overlap, vulnerable populations are different from populations at risk ... The former are defined by shared social characteristics, whereas the latter are characterized by a homogeneously high level of exposure to a single risk factor. 4, record 2, English, - population%20in%20a%20vulnerable%20situation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vulnerable population: In public health, the expression "vulnerable population" should be avoided so as not to assign a potentially stigmatizing label to a population. 1, record 2, English, - population%20in%20a%20vulnerable%20situation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- population en situation de vulnérabilité
1, record 2, French, population%20en%20situation%20de%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- population vulnérable 2, record 2, French, population%20vuln%C3%A9rable
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Population composée de] personnes qui sont plus à risques d'avoir des problèmes de santé étant donné leur faible statut socio-économique (niveau d'éducation, revenu, emploi), leur origine ethnique, leur genre et leur statut social [...] 3, record 2, French, - population%20en%20situation%20de%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
population vulnérable : En santé publique, l'expression «population vulnérable» devrait être évitée pour ne pas attribuer une étiquette pouvant être stigmatisante à une population. 1, record 2, French, - population%20en%20situation%20de%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Higiene y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- población en situación vulnerable
1, record 2, Spanish, poblaci%C3%B3n%20en%20situaci%C3%B3n%20vulnerable
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Esta perspectiva nos invita a privilegiar la medición de la población en situación vulnerable sobre aquella en estado de pobreza en el diseño de las políticas sociales con el propósito de identificar a la población objetivo que se encuentra en riesgo de ser pobre ante variaciones en el entorno económico del país. 1, record 2, Spanish, - poblaci%C3%B3n%20en%20situaci%C3%B3n%20vulnerable
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Life Insurance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- substandard risk
1, record 3, English, substandard%20risk
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- impaired risk 1, record 3, English, impaired%20risk
correct
- under average risk 2, record 3, English, under%20average%20risk
correct
- abnormal risk 2, record 3, English, abnormal%20risk
correct
- impaired life 3, record 3, English, impaired%20life
correct
- increased risk 3, record 3, English, increased%20risk
correct
- substandard life 2, record 3, English, substandard%20life
correct
- under average life 2, record 3, English, under%20average%20life
correct
- bad risk 4, record 3, English, bad%20risk
correct
- aggravated risk 5, record 3, English, aggravated%20risk
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a risk that is under average or impaired. 1, record 3, English, - substandard%20risk
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bad risk: term found in the context of public auto insurance uniformity in New Brunswick. 6, record 3, English, - substandard%20risk
Record 3, Key term(s)
- underaverage life
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Assurance sur la vie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- risque aggravé
1, record 3, French, risque%20aggrav%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
risque aggravé : terme retrouvé dans le contexte de l'uniformisation de l'assurance automobile publique au Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 3, French, - risque%20aggrav%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- risque taré
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguro de vida
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- riesgo tarado
1, record 3, Spanish, riesgo%20tarado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-08-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- significant psychosocial impairment
1, record 4, English, significant%20psychosocial%20impairment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In children and adolescent, depression is a cause of substantial morbidity and mortality, and is associated with significant psychosocial impairment and impaired quality of life, which can persist into adulthood... 2, record 4, English, - significant%20psychosocial%20impairment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- trouble de fonctionnement psychosocial important
1, record 4, French, trouble%20de%20fonctionnement%20psychosocial%20important
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Quebec Foundation for the Blind
1, record 5, English, Quebec%20Foundation%20for%20the%20Blind
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- Q.F.B. 2, record 5, English, Q%2EF%2EB%2E
correct, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quebec Foundation for the Blind assists people who live with a visual deficiency and have many real and pressing needs. Its mandate is to aid the blind and partially sighted by providing counselling and helping them lead the most autonomous and active lifestyle possible, whether it's in terms of housing, recreational activities or community life. Besides providing the visually impaired with the necessary tools to enable them to live as independently as possible, the Foundation also helps them organize their daily routines and lessens their isolation. 3, record 5, English, - Quebec%20Foundation%20for%20the%20Blind
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fondation des aveugles du Québec
1, record 5, French, Fondation%20des%20aveugles%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- F.A.Q. 2, record 5, French, F%2EA%2EQ%2E
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fondation des aveugles du Québec s'est donné comme rôle de soutenir les personnes aveugles et ayant une déficience visuelle, de les conseiller et de les aider à mener la vie la plus autonome et active possible, dans les domaines de l'habitation, des loisirs et de la vie communautaire. En plus de promouvoir une vie autonome pour les personnes vivant avec une déficience visuelle, le travail de la Fondation se retrouve par le soutien qu'elle apporte à sa clientèle dans l'organisation de leur vie quotidienne ainsi que par une lutte de tous les instants menée contre l'isolement. 3, record 5, French, - Fondation%20des%20aveugles%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-01-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rights and Freedoms
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- impaired person
1, record 6, English, impaired%20person
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Programme of Action defined rehabilitation as ’a goal-oriented and time limited process aimed at enabling an impaired person to reach an optimum mental, physical and/or social functional level, thus providing her or him with the tools to change her or his own life. 2, record 6, English, - impaired%20person
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droits et libertés
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- personne avec une déficience
1, record 6, French, personne%20avec%20une%20d%C3%A9ficience
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque personne avec une déficience est une personne avec différents degrés de déficiences, de capacités, d'attitudes et d'attentes. 2, record 6, French, - personne%20avec%20une%20d%C3%A9ficience
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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