Farmers’ lifestyles in the spotlight

A DETAILED survey of the cardiovascular health of Irish farmers in the over-50 age group is being carried out in a joint initiative by the IFA and Pfizer Healthcare Ireland.

Agriculture and Food Minister John Browne launched the initiative, which is part of the IFA 50th anniversary programme.

The health check, involving 1,000 IFA members over the age of 50, will include cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose tests.