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Cover story: Beyond survival – seeking relief from burns

Burns are one of the three most common injuries suffered by
Australians each year and one of the top three causes of accidental death in children under five. A Parliamentary Committee has heard that for those who survive, the consequences can be severe and the effects lifelong. [Read magazine article in PDF 414 kb or Text-only version.

These issues were also presented in the About the House TV segment presented here. This program was first broadcast in March 2010.

See also: House of Representatives Health and Ageing Committee's Roundtable forum on Burns Prevention.

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