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flag Chronic pain affects 877,000 Australian children, disrupting lives and costing up to $27 billion annually.

flag Chronic pain affects about 877,000 children and young people in Australia, disrupting their education, mental health, and family life, according to the inaugural Kids in Pain Report by Chronic Pain Australia. flag Many experience pain lasting over three months, often beginning between ages 10 and 12, with widespread impacts including sleep issues, school absences, and reduced activity participation. flag Diagnosis is frequently delayed or denied, with many told their pain is due to anxiety, growing pains, or normal development. flag Nearly half of caregivers reduce or leave work to care for their children, costing Australia an estimated $15 billion annually in lost productivity—potentially up to $27 billion when long-term effects are factored in. flag Advocates urge the federal government to recognize chronic pain as a distinct medical condition and invest in early diagnosis and support, especially during Kids in Pain Week, September 22–28.

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