Irish women have worst health record in EU

The health of Irish women is among the worst in the EU, with far higher rates of death from strokes, heart attacks and cancers.

Irish women are far more likely to die from preventable diseases than women in other countries, according to the latest EU/OECD study. Irish men, on the other hand, are much closer to the EU average.

The report also shows Ireland was among the top spenders on health up to 2010, but reduced health funding in 2010 by more than any other country. Further cuts are due in next month’s budget.