New survey shines a light on the health of the nation

Over half of people aged 15 or over consider themselves overweight or obese. File picture: PA

Mental health difficulties take their toll on the unemployed at more than double the rate of those who work, according to a survey on the health of the nation last year.

According to data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), some 21% of unemployed people reported some form of depression in 2019, compared to 9% of employed people.