Table 1 The Karnofsky score

100%

Normal; no symptoms or signs of active disease

90%

Able to carry on normal activity; minor signs or symptoms

of active disease

80%

Normal activity with effort

70%

Unable to do active work; cares for self

60%

Requires occasional assistance

50%

Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical

care

40%

Disabled; needs special care

30%

Hospitalized; death not imminent

20%

Hospitalized; critical condition

10%

Moribund

0%

Dead