Poorest more likely to die of preventable illness, rich more likely to booze dangerously

By Aisha Dow
Updated December 9 2017 - 9:43am, first published November 28 2017 - 5:51am

The often stark divide between the "haves and have nots" has been highlighted in new research showing the poorest 10 million Australians are far more likely to die of preventable illnesses, while many of the country's most affluent are more likely to engage in risky drinking.

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