Australian-first inquiry into women’s pain launched as Victoria seeks to tackle ‘shame and stigma’

Premier Jacinta Allan says ‘there is a gendered pain gap’, as survey of women finds two in five suffer from chronic pain

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An Australian-first inquiry into women’s pain will be held in Victoria after a survey of women in the state found two in five respondents suffered from chronic pain.

The premier, Jacinta Allan, and the health minister, Mary-Anne Thomas, on Monday announced the inquiry, which will examine the systemic issues women face when seeking care and support for pain.

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