Table 1 Included conditions categorized on the basis of the extent to which they can be considered as life-threatening (ratings by physicians)
Very Life-Threatening Condition | Somewhat Life-Threatening Condition | Not at all Life-Threatening Condition |
|---|---|---|
Cardiac insufficiency | High blood pressure | Migraine |
Angina pectoris | Vascular spasm in legs | Dizziness |
Heart attack | Emphysema | Glaucoma |
Thrombosis in leg | Chronic bronchitis | Cataract |
Stroke | Tuberculosis | Other eye disorders |
Multiple sclerosis | Allergies and Asthma | Knee disorders |
Cancer | Epilepsy | Hip disorders |
| Â | Parkinson's disease | Psoriasis |
| Â | Mental conditions | Goiter/other gland disorders |
| Â | Polio | Stomach/intestinal disorders |
| Â | Rheumatoid arthritis | Gall disorders |
| Â | Osteoporosis | Gout |
| Â | Disabled (physically) | Urinary tract disorder |
| Â | Diabetes | Neck and shoulder disorders |
| Â | Ulcer | Eczema |
| Â | Liver disorders | Sciatica |
| Â | Kidney disease | Back disorders |
| Â | Prostate disorders | Scoliosis |
| Â | Uterus or ovary operation | Â |
| Â | SLE (Lupus) | Â |
| Â | Osteoporosis | Â |
| Â | Hay fever | Â |
| Â | Dyslipidemia | Â |
| Â | Cardiac arrhythmia | Â |
| Â | Cardiac murmur | Â |