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A snapshot of rheumatic heart disease in Queensland

an overview of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Queensland, the number of people living with the disease, where they live, and how the control program works with clients in the state.
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https://youtu.be/A6PrdGaHsks
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RHDAustralia, QLD RHD Program, Heart Foundation, Brisbane South PHN
Year of publication 
2021
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