The audit found the prevalence of kidney stones among the sample group was more than 20 times that in Australia, with gastroenterological ailments the most common condition, affecting 47 per cent, followed by dramatic weight loss , lower limb disorders and dental problems .It is "the first independent audit of the disease prevalence" affecting refugees and asylum seekers in PNG and Nauru, as well as their access to health services, the submission said.
"The reason for this level of burden of disease is partly because they have diseases caused by conditions in which they've been forced to live," she said.Dr Janakiramanan said the Australian government's investment in local hospital infrastructure could not make up for a lack of medical specialists in PNG and Nauru.
"The burden of the last six years on the physical health of refugees and asylum seekers is significant," the submission said.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Even more reason to deny them entry owngoal
Dana_Adele Yet, some refused the offer to America. Why?
Dana_Adele There not prisoners, They can go home anytime they like and paid for by Aust taxpayers: WB Republic of Nauru Govt
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