Characteristics of patients referred to secondary care (n=94)
| Variables | Number of patients (N) | Per cent (%) |
| Palestinian | 94 | 100 |
| Male | 88 | 94 |
| Amputated in drone attack | 48 | 51 |
| Reduced general condition | 61 | 24 |
| Enlarged lymph nodes | 39 | 16 |
| Symptoms from stump | 20 | 8 |
| Symptoms from abdomen | 24 | 9 |
| Symptoms from respiratory system | 10 | 4 |
| Age, referral, median (IQR) | Age (years) | |
| 31.5 (12.25) |
The patients may be included in more than one of the above categories, as one patient could present more than one symptom and more than one finding.
*Reduced general condition: the patient presented symptoms of possible serious illness such as night sweat, malaise, reduced appetite, problems with natural functions (urinary tract system or bowel system).