Women living longer, but facing barriers to health care

Australian women are living longer, but with that comes varying health outcomes complicated by lower wages and more hours of unpaid work.

Published: 7 September 2025
  • national
  • 7 September 2025
  • The Courier

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a summary on the health of women in Australia, mapping out how women's health changes over their lifetimes.

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