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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Benita Kolovos, Victorian state correspondent

Australian-first inquiry into women’s pain launched as Victoria seeks to tackle ‘shame and stigma’

Jacinta Allan
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has announced an inquiry into the health system’s treatment of women suffering chronic pain. Photograph: Morgan Sette/AAP

An Australian-first inquiry into women’s pain will be held in Victoria after a survey of women in the state found two in five respondents suffered from chronic pain.

The premier, Jacinta Allan, and the health minister, Mary-Anne Thomas, on Monday announced the inquiry, which will examine the systemic issues women face when seeking care and support for pain.

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