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Symptom-level differences and differences in symptom-to-symptom relationships were estimated across all ethnic group comparisons.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There was substantial variation in symptom networks between ethnic groups. White British individuals showed the most differences compared to other ethnic groups, particularly with higher endorsement of anxiety-related symptoms (e.g. nervousness and excessive worry) and greater reported functional impairment in work and social domains. Differences in symptom co-occurrence (the relationships between symptoms) were less frequent than differences in individual symptom levels. 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