Which of the following is NOT listed among the diseases of adaptation to a career in law enforcement?

• A. Depression
• B. Hypertension
• C. Diabetes
• D. Asthma

Answer: (D)

The idea here is which health conditions are typically seen as consequences of long-term occupational stress in law enforcement. Depression and hypertension are classic examples of stress-related adaptations: chronic psychological strain can lead to mood disorders, and ongoing stress with its cardiovascular effects can raise blood pressure over time. Diabetes can also be linked to sustained stress through metabolic changes and the lifestyle factors that often accompany high-demand jobs.

Asthma, on the other hand, is a chronic inflammatory airway disease with specific triggers and etiologies not caused by the occupation itself. While stress can worsen asthma symptoms, it isn’t considered a disease of adaptation to a law enforcement career. That’s why asthma is not listed among the adaptation diseases.