'Profound' increased death rate for welfare recipients

'Profound' increased death rate for Aussies on welfare payments

‘Australians facing economic disadvantage are carrying a much higher burden of premature mortality than others.’

'Profound' increased death rate for welfare recipients

People on disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate nine times higher than those outside the welfare system, a study has found.

‘Profound’ increased death rate for welfare recipients

People on disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate nine times higher than those outside the welfare system, a study has found.