Which item is listed as a disease of adaptation to a career in law enforcement?

• A. Depression
• B. Asthma
• C. Flu
• D. Arthritis

Answer: (A)

Diseases that come from ongoing stress exposure are those that arise as the body and mind adapt to the constant pressures of a demanding job. Depression fits this idea because it can develop as a response to chronic stress, trauma exposure, and sustained high vigilance common in a law enforcement career. It reflects how prolonged job stress can impact mood, motivation, and functioning, making it a recognized adaptation-related issue in policing.

The other options don’t align with this concept. Flu is an acute illness, not a stress-adaptation response. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition with triggers not specific to the stress of police work, and arthritis is a musculoskeletal disease, not a stress-adaptation outcome of a policing career.