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Why did you leave your last country of residence? (% within country) (respondents could select up to three options).
| Reason for Leaving | Greece | Sicily |
|---|---|---|
| War | 48.7% | 23.6% |
| Persecution or targeted violence | 37.4% | 48.9% |
| Concerns regarding family security | 45.4% | 42.9% |
| Environmental disaster/famine | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Health care needs | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Work related | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Economic reasons | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Education | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Family reunification | 7.6% | 1.5% |
| Exploring Europe | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other | 5.0% | 2.8% |
