Person: Kevin Balanda

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4 out of 10 have trouble understanding health information

Four out of 10 people have trouble reading, understanding, and acting on health information, a major conference on tackling health inequalities was told.

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Serious health issues for 11,000 3-yr-olds

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‘Poor layout of communities contributing to obesity’

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Grow-your-own food group attracts 10,000 members

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New website to tackle obesity in Ireland

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56% say they are struggling to get by

Increasing numbers 'priced out of health care'

Irish people are going to the doctor less because they can no longer afford it, a survey suggested today.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2010

Chronic ailments set to soar, warns study

The number of people in the Republic of Ireland with chronic conditions such as coronary heart disease will soar by 40% over the next decade, new research warned today.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2010

Diets to get worse during downturn, experts warn

OUR diets will worsen during the recession, making the obesity epidemic worse, health experts warned yesterday.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2009

More people joining gyms than GAA clubs

More people are joining gyms than GAA clubs, a survey has found.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2009

Warning low-paid face paying for either heat or food

PEOPLE living in disadvantaged areas will have to choose between feeding their family or warming them this winter, the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has warned.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2008

Ballymoney residents live longer

People live longer in Ballymoney than anywhere else on the island, it was revealed today.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2008

Injury death rates higher

DEATH rates from injury, including suicide and traffic accidents are higher here than any of our near neighbours, a new survey has found.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2007

Diabetes rates set to soar by up to 60%

OVER 140,000 Irish adults are living with diabetes and a further 200,000 are unaware that they have a condition which is set to balloon in Ireland.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2006