Australia’s doctor deserts: city fringes lag behind centres in healthcare
by Josh Nicholas from on (#60SCZ)
New data reveals distances to GPs in some metropolitan areas can be more than 9km - and poor planning is to blame, researchers say
The average distance to the nearest doctor is more than 9km in some metropolitan areas, according to new data from the Australian Urban Observatory.
Often found on city fringes, these areas also tend to have worse access to other social infrastructure, such as education, transport, community and sporting facilities, and emergency services.
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