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Chronic pain in children often ignored, study finds

Published 30 September 2024, 6:00 am
One in five Australian children suffer from chronic pain, according to Chronic Pain Australia. New research shows the problem is often ignored in children, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. That can affect sufferers' physical and mental development.
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