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Arthritis Our Leading Cause of Chronic Pain

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If you have arthritis, you'll know it can really affect your quality of life. It's the leading cause of chronic pain in Australia. For around 52,000 Australians aged between 15 and 64, their arthritis is so severe, it keeps them out of the workforce. Phillip Clark on what causes it and the latest in research and treatments, with Professor Susanna Proudman, medical director at Arthritis Australia.

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