Can Be Potentially Life-Threatening?

A potentially life-threatening illness is defined as any chronic illness, medical condition or allergy, such as diabetes, severe allergies, epilepsy, and asthma, that in certain conditions, when left untreated or improperly treated, could lead to death.

What conditions can be life threatening?

What is a life-threatening health condition?
  • Diabetes.
  • Severe allergies (bees, peanuts, etc.)
  • Epilepsy/seizure disorder.
  • Severe asthma.
  • Cardiac/heart conditions.

How could be a life threatening condition be determined?

The symptoms from the disease and/or the treatment are moderate to severe and significantly impair the person's activities. The person's condition is expected to steadily decline. Their disease is in, or nearing, the final stages.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.