preexist

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Carvalho said fears in immigrant communities “are now exacerbating preexisting factors that were already driving statewide enrollment declines — including falling birth rates, rising housing costs and broader economic pressures.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the short term, inhaling fine particulate matter has been linked with premature mortality, bronchitis and other health problems in people with preexisting heart or lung diseases.

From Los Angeles Times

Fighting misinformation about TikTok is especially difficult, said Richards, the Accelerationism Research Consortium researcher, because the false information often goes viral and plays into people’s preexisting beliefs.

From Washington Post

As C. auris becomes more widespread, it will make recovering from catastrophic injuries or illnesses more dangerous for vulnerable patients, such as people who are immunocompromised and have preexisting conditions.

From Scientific American

Other times, big and misguided swings wind up revealing preexisting problems that have built up for years.

From Washington Post