CFR

CFR is an abbreviation that can refer to several distinct organizations, standards, and metrics depending on the context. The most common usages include the Code of Federal Regulations, the Case Fatality Rate, and the Council on Foreign Relations.

Code of Federal Regulations: In the United States, CFR denotes the Code of Federal Regulations, the codification of the general and permanent rules issued by federal agencies. It is prepared by the Office of the Federal Register and published by the Government Publishing Office. The CFR organizes rules into 50 titles covering broad regulatory areas and is updated weekly in its electronic form, the eCFR, with annual print editions. Agencies rely on the CFR to communicate and enforce rules enacted by Congress, making it a key reference for lawyers, policymakers, businesses, and researchers.

Case fatality rate: In epidemiology, CFR describes the proportion of deaths among identified cases of a given disease over a specified period. It is typically calculated as the number of deaths divided by the number of diagnosed cases. CFR can be influenced by testing and reporting practices, the stage of an outbreak, and population characteristics, which can complicate comparisons across diseases or regions.

Council on Foreign Relations: CFR also refers to the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank and membership organization focused on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. Founded in 1921 and based in New York City, CFR publishes Foreign Affairs, hosts events, and maintains research resources. It is not a government body, though its publications and discussions are widely cited in policy debates.