Irish children face a future of reduced life expectancy and increased risk of malnutrition due to escalating climate change impacts, according to a landmark global health report released today. The Lancet Countdown Report 2024 paints a stark picture for the next generation, with Professor Karyn Morrissey, the study’s sole Irish researcher, warning that climate change … Read more
According to a Department of Health report, Ireland has the highest life expectancy in the EU. The study found that the average lifespan in Ireland is 82 years. The department’s report, titled “Health in Ireland: Key Trends 2022,” compared Ireland with other countries in terms of things like population growth, life expectancy, and health status. … Read more
Ireland performs better in terms of life expectancy and infant mortality than Northern Ireland, a new report has found. The research, carried out by the ESRI and the Shared Island Unit in the Taoiseach’s department, also found there are higher levels of unmet healthcare needs due to affordability issues in Ireland relative to Northern Ireland. … Read more