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Table 3 Pre-existing and new/emerging health conditions

From: Healthcare needs and health service utilization by Syrian refugee women in Toronto

Pre-existing Conditions

New/Emerging Conditions

â—‹ Medical conditions: asthma, infection, back pain, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, psoriasis, reproductive health problems, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, sleep apnea, thyroid problems, varicose veins

â—‹ Physical disability

â—‹ Medical conditions: abscess, allergies, fainting, flu, fracture, vision problems, rashes, less of appetite, weight loss

â—‹ Dental problems

â—‹ Psychological problems: anxiety, depression, pressures and emotional exhaustion, memory loss, stress