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Ha Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow, The Kids Research Institute Australia

Cyclones drive people to buy health insurance, more so than some government campaigns

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People who’ve lived through natural disasters, such as floods or cyclones, often re-assess their priorities. But for Australians who’ve lived through a severe cyclone, this can affect them in a way that’s received little attention.

Our research shows they’re more likely to take out private health insurance.

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