NEW DELHI, April 2 -- Hypertension, fractures, pregnancy-related conditions, and obesity are four of the "top 10 disabilities" in the army that have led to officers being placed in a low medical category (LMC) indicating their reduced temporary or permanent fitness for active duty, the ministry of defence said in a report presented to Parliament on Wednesday.

The disabilities in descending order include "others" (communicable disease, connective tissue and autoimmune disorders, menstrual disorder, gall stones and hernia), diabetes, strains, spine disease, cardiovascular disease, and thyroid disease, the ministry told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that studied disability pensions in the army closely.

A medical downgrade following a...