A 2015 report from REACH and UNHCR found that refugees' primary health concerns were linked to difficulties accessing safe water and sanitation.
Early symptoms of ODD have been linked to difficulties in inhibition and emotional regulation [ 3, 27].
Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition faced by older adults and has been linked to difficulties in speech perception, activities of daily living, and social interaction.
Such findings have been linked to difficulties in obtaining a family doctor upon arrival into Canada, something that has been identified as an important challenge for the newcomer population [ 33].
Chronic LBP is linked to difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs) [ 7, 8], depression [ 4, 7, 9, 10], sleep problems [ 7, 9], and decreased performance on physical function [ 7, 11] and neuropsychological tests [ 11].
Attention deficits and anxious and depressive behaviors are linked to difficulties in peer relationships and other social functioning (Alfano and Gamble 2009; Esbjørn et al. 2010; Ladd 1999; Swords et al. 2011).
Research, particularly studies conducted by Hewitt and Flett, have shown that socially prescribed perfectionism is associated with higher rates of depression, and other-oriented perfectionism is linked to difficulty sustaining relationships.
In turn, major depression was linked to difficulty falling asleep, nocturnal waking, anxiety, being victim to verbal, physical or sexual abuse, alcohol consumption and abuse, and suicide attempts.
Functionally, exercise tolerance is poor for people with COPD and is linked to difficulty in performing daily tasks.
Domestic abuse among disabled women is linked to difficulty gaining or maintaining employment, maintaining social networks, living independently and mental health problems [ 12].
