33% embarrassed to discuss health with pharmacists

ONE-in-three people are still too embarrassed to discuss issues like sexual health and incontinence, despite the dangers posed to their health, research has revealed.

The Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU) survey also reveals young people are most likely to be embarrassed, with those over 50 least likely.

The research also reveals men and women are equally embarrassed to discuss conditions like body odour or irritable bowel syndrome.