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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Ben Doherty

Almost 90% of children brought from Nauru suffered physical health problems

The Pacific island of Nauru where asylum seekers are still held in indefinite detention.
The Pacific island of Nauru where asylum seekers are still held in indefinite detention. Photograph: Torsten Blackwood/AFP/Getty Images

Nearly nine in 10 children brought from offshore processing on Nauru to Australia were suffering physical health conditions, including malnutrition and dental disease, while almost 80% reported one or more mental health symptoms, new research has revealed.

Nearly half – 45% – had reported suicidal ideation, a suicide attempt, or self-harm.

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