Hidden affliction costing Australia $3 billion a year

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July 16 2018 - 5:00am
CHRONIC WOUND: Many people don't realise they have a chronic wound
CHRONIC WOUND: Many people don't realise they have a chronic wound

CHRONIC wounds are Australia’s ‘hidden affliction’  costing the health system around $3 billion a year, says peak body Wounds Australia

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Eileen Wood

Senior Journalist

I'm a senior news journalist at The Senior newspaper, the leading publication bringing targeted news on issues affecting older Australians. We cover NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, SA and WA. If you have a story idea I would love to hear it. You can email me: eileen.wood@thesenior.com.au or phone The Senior 02-4355-5000, mob. 0487 495 805

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