The refugees' arduous Journeys to Europe follow years of upheaval and compromised healthcare. So Europe's health services will be treating a complex combination of physical and psychological problems as the new arrivals settle in. Diarrhoea, gastrointestinal problems and respiratory infections can be common, and children who have been unable to get all their vaccinations may be vulnerable to diseases like measles. But refugees also suffer a range of chronic non-communicable conditions. A UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) study from 2013 found that Syrians arriving at camps outside their country's borders had high rates of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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