These include the respiratory, immunological, neurological, and circulatory systems.
Cancer is a malignant growth that can affect any part of the body.
Treatment can be time consuming, painful, and sometimes result in permanent disability. Chemical dependency is considered a disabling condition when it is documented that a person has received treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction and is not currently using. Chemical dependency can cause permanent cognitive impairments and carries with it a great deal of stigma. Diabetes mellitus causes a person to lose the ability to regulate blood sugar. People with diabetes often need to follow a strict diet and may require insulin injections.