· The health status of Bosnians is not very different from that of non-refugee Americans. However, many Bosnian refugees have war injuries (gunshots, burns) resulting from the Bosnian war (1992-1995).

· Many Bosnian refugees have high blood pressure (Dolores Gulowski, St. Elizabeth's medical staff member).

· Bosnian refugees are not inflicted with cancer or AIDS any more or less then an average American.

· Many Bosnian refugees do not understand the necessity of immunizations (Dolores Gulowski).

· Many Bosnian refugees complain about headaches;   this is often due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, according to Dolores Gulowski, "Many refugees are afraid to say  they have a mental problem because they fear they will be deported from the United States."