Brits with these well being circumstances set to flee WW3 conscription – see full checklist

Military experts have called for Prime Minster Keir Starmer to reintroduce conscription but thousands of Brits could escape the draft due to suffering from various health issues – including bad teeth

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Many Brits across the country could avoid having to join the army in a potential WW3 military draft due to suffering asthma, bad teeth and even knee pain. As conflicts sprout up across the globe many have called for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reintroduce conscription to help bolster the strength of the British armed forces.

Despite the calls, many Brits may not need to worry. A statement on the British Army’s website warns some people suffering from a number of medical ailments may not be suitable for duty.

The website reads: “Being in the Army can be challenging both physically and mentally. Therefore, a history of health problems or the presence of health conditions that usually don’t affect your everyday life, can mean that you’re not able to join, or you might have to wait to join.”

Here are the various different health conditions the British Army states may render you unfit to join and could lead to thousands of Brits escaping the draft in the event of all-out war.

Back problems

Thousands of Brits will be thrilled to hear that being afflicted by back issues may result in them being turned away from armed service in the event of a draft.

Those who have a history of spinal injuries, structural and spinal cord anomalies and possess a history of chronic back pain may not be eligible to join up – due to failing a potential medical examination.

Blood diseases

Alongside back issues the British Army also states that suffering from various blood related diseases could affect their eligibility/

People living with Congenital spherocytosis, Thalassaemia, Hepatitis B or C, Leukaemia or malignant lymphoma and other blood related issues could have their conditions help them avoid a potential draft or call to service.

Bone or joint issues

In a similar fashion to back pain, new recruits may be turned away from the armed forces due to suffering bone or joint problems. Brits who suffer from knee injuries and chronic knee pain could be exempt from a future WW3 draft.

Alongside this, people who have a history of bone fractures and shoulder problems resulting in functional limitations or restrictions of movement will be happy to hear these health issues could render them ineligible too. Obviously individuals who have loss of a limb are generally exempt while those with clubfoot (including past surgery) could be dissuaded from service.

Those suffering from chronic joint diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout might escape service. And surprising people who have Hypermobility syndrome also could be barred from action.

Heart problems

Obviously Brits who suffer from heart issues won’t have to worry about being shipped off to a foreign land to fight for the nation.

The army states various heart issues as a reason why thousands of Brits might not be fit for service. These include diagnosis of heart disease and conditions like Symptomatic or medication-suppressed abnormal heart rhythms, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension and others.

Bad teeth

Surprisingly Brits who have poor dental hygiene such as needing teeth to be removed or who are currently undergoing dental surgery might escape a WW3 draft.

Ear Problems

Various ear issues could be picked on as a potential red flag for the British Army as the service lists these issues a potential application enders in order for military service.

Here’s a list of some potential issues:

• Current perforation of ear drum.
• Chronic ear diseases like cholesteatoma.
• Presence of eardrum ‘grommets’. Deafness or hearing problems.

Eye problems

Unsurprising people who suffer from various issues surrounding their eyes and sight may not be eligible for duty and could escape the draft. Those who suffer from chronic eye conditions such as glaucoma, keratoconus and retinitis pigmentosa and damage to the eyelids affecting vision would be exempt from being sent to the front line in the instance of a military daft.

Brits who suffer from conjunctivitis may also be safe as the British Army lists chronic conjunctivitis as a reason someone may fail a medical examination to be admitted for military service. On top of all of this, people with reduction of corrected vision in one eye below army entry standards will be turned away from joining the army potentially saving them from service in the event of a draft.

Respiratory problems

Numerous Brits could escape the draft due to possessing various respiratory issues. The list of potential issues includes:

• Asthma (depending on severity and need for treatment).
• Chronic lung disease such as emphysema, bronchiectasis or cystic fibrosis
• Tuberculosis.

Gastrointestinal problems

The army has noted those suffering from health issues in the form of gastrointestinal problems may not be eligible for service either. They include:

• Chronic abdominal diseases like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Significant history of dyspepsia.
• Loss of spleen (splenectomy).
• Active Haemorrhoids.

Kidney and Urological problems

Alongside gastrointestinal issues the army notes these kidney and urological problems could be red flags for deployment.

• Congenital kidney diseases/anomalies.
• History of kidney problems such as malfunction of a kidney or kidney stones.
• Recurrent renal colic.
• History of urinary incontinence.
• History of genital infections.

Neurological disorders

Due to the nature of war the army discourages people with Epilepsy from joining their ranks. Aside from Epilepsy people who suffer from other neurological disorders and have a history of head injury with neurological sequalae would be exempt from service.

Migraines are also counted amongst the many neurological disorders the army could flag as a potential issue only expanding the number of Brits who could avoid the frontlines due to their poor health.

Psychiatric problems

Unsurprising war isn’t great for mental health so people with pre-existing mental health issues definitely don’t have to stress about deployment anytime soon. The army lists these psychiatric problems as a potential barrier to entry for those who are looking to enter or unlucky enough to be called to service in a countrywide draft.

The psychiatric problems include:

• Schizophrenia.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Alcohol or drug dependence.
• Personality Disorders.
• Eating Disorders.
• Anxiety and Depression.
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• History of deliberate self-harm or suicide attempts.

Skin problems

Finally people with a number of skin issues could be safe from a WW3 styled conscription if the country needed to prepare for a major international conflict.

The British Army’s website states those suffering from skin conditions such as severe widespread psoriasis or dermatitis may not be able to pass a medical examination. However if the condition is mild or moderate dermatitis fletching new recruits may be considered for service.