Scuba diving is an exciting activity. If you are in good health, are trained and equipped properly and follow recommended procedures, you will be able to enjoy scuba diving for many years.
However, as much as we would like to have everyone experience the adventureof diving, some people just shouldn' do it. Certain medical conditions make diving extremely hazardous and can lead to serious injury or death. The following information outlines some of the medical conditions that, unfortunately, will disqualify you from diving. This information is not presented to frighten you. It is offered to educate individuals with medical considerations that may disqualify them from scuba diving.

Scuba diving is for you if...

• You are heathly and in good physical condition
• Your ears and sinuses are clear and healthy
• You are not an insulin-dependent diabetic
• You lungs are free of problems
• Your central nervous system is free from disorders
• You are not pregnant
• You are calm and comfortable in the water
• You abstain from excessive alcohol or drug use

NAUI strongly recommends that you obtain a physical examination from a physician familiar with scuba diving. Your health is too important to jeopardize for the sake of any recreational activity.

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