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SBS On the Money: Fewer people accessing medical help when needed because of rising costs

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Seven per cent of Australians who needed to see a GP last financial year, delayed that visit or did not see one because of rising costs, with younger people or those in disadvantaged areas most likely to give up those services according to the ABS. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Equity Economics Senior Economist Kristy Jones to find out what can be done about it, plus the day on the markets with Robert Talevski from Activam


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By Ricardo Gonçalves

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Seven per cent of Australians who needed to see a GP last financial year, delayed that visit or did not see one because of rising costs, with younger people or those in disadvantaged areas most likely to give up those services according to the ABS. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Equity Economics Senior Economist Kristy Jones to find out what can be done about it, plus the day on the markets with Robert Talevski from Activam


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