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University of Sydney: How Age Bias Against Young Delays Chronic Illness Diagnosis
August 24, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Sydney issued the following news:

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How age bias against young delays chronic illness diagnosis

Study reveals why young people struggle to be heard about their health

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Researchers found young people with chronic illness were often told their symptoms were part of growing up, caused by stress or related to mental health, when the reality was a serious underlying condition . . .

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