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 |
| Parkinson's disease | Psoriasis | |
| Mental conditions | Goiter/other gland disorders | |
| Polio | Stomach/intestinal disorders | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | Gall disorders | |
| Osteoporosis | Gout | |
| Disabled (physically) | Urinary tract disorder | |
| Diabetes | Neck and shoulder disorders | |
| Ulcer | Eczema | |
| Liver disorders | Sciatica | |
| Kidney disease | Back disorders | |
| Prostate disorders | Scoliosis | |
| Uterus or ovary operation | ||
| SLE (Lupus) | ||
| Osteoporosis | ||
| Hay fever | ||
| Dyslipidemia | ||
| Cardiac arrhythmia | ||
| Cardiac murmur |
Modified from Svedberg et al. 2006. [22]