Rural vs city health + the dental divide between rich and poor - Health Divide Pt 3 | 7.30

In part three of our special series on health, we look at the challenges facing the 7 million Australians who live outside our major cities.

The reality is that they just don't get the same level of health resources as city dwellers.

A recent inquest in Western Australia heard that acclaimed Aboriginal playwright Jimmy Chi didn't have access to an appropriate health facility when he died in Broome.

Plus, we also look at another pressure point - dental care. There are calls for a universal dental care system funded by the federal government.

For Part 1, click here:    • The growing burden of chronic disease...  
For Part 2, click here:    • Hospitals and whether private health ...  

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