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BreakingNews.ie
18-07-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
More than 90% of childrens' general health ‘good or very good'
The general health of more than 90 per cent of children in Ireland aged two to 17 years was considered to be good or very good last year, new research shows. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published the Irish Health Survey – Children's Health for 2024. Advertisement The research also found that the general dental health of over four in five children aged two to 17 years was considered to be 'good or very good', while 3.2 per cent were considered to have 'bad or very bad' general dental health. The general health of over 90% of children aged 2 to 17 years was considered to be good or very good in 2024 #CSOIreland #Ireland #Health #HSE #IrishHealthSurvey @CoruIreland @HealthyIreland @HSELive @HSEQuitTeam — Central Statistics Office Ireland (@CSOIreland) July 18, 2025 Approximately 5.6 per cent of children aged two to 17 years were admitted to a hospital as an in-patient and 14.7 per cent were admitted as a day-case patient in the past 12 months. More than half of children aged two to 17 years had taken prescription medicine, non-prescription medicine or vitamins in the two weeks prior to interview. The survey also shows that prescription medicine was taken by 18.7 per cent of children aged two to 17 years and non-prescription medicine or vitamins were taken by 41.9 per cent of children. Advertisement Almost half of children aged two to 17 years needed a medical examination or treatment, excluding dental, for a health problem in the past 12 months. More than 91 per cent of children aged two to eight years were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables at least once a day, compared with children aged 13 to 17 years at 84.3 per cent. Participation in leisure activities such as swimming, playing an instrument, or youth organisations was highest for those aged nine to 12 years at 92.3% and lowest for those aged two to eight years at 80.8 per cent. The percentage of children aged two to 17 years who were considered to be in 'good or very good' health was highest in HSE south west at 95.2% and lowest in HSE Dublin and midlands at 90.8%. Advertisement The percentage of children aged two to 17 years with a long-standing illness or health problem was higher for boys at 19.9% than girls at 16.8%. A child's long-standing illness or health problem refers to illnesses or health problems which have lasted, or are expected to last, for six months or more. The main characteristics of a long-standing illness or chronic condition is that it is permanent and may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. Health problems cover different physical, emotional, behavioural, and mental dimensions of health. Advertisement Ireland Harris brings up SuperValu mistake after Doherty's... Read More Besides diseases and disorders, they can also include pain, ill-health caused by accidents and injuries, and congenital conditions. Sarah Crilly, statistician in the Health and Social Cohesion Division said: 'The statistics contained in this release are selected from a module on children's health that was included in the Irish Health Survey, which was conducted in 2024. 'The guardians of children aged between two to 17 years were asked questions, via an online questionnaire, about their child's health status, access to health care, and their health determinants such as nutrition and recreational activities.'
BreakingNews.ie
11-07-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
More than three-quarters of people aged over 18 say health ‘good or very good'
Over three-quarters of people aged over 18 considered their general health to be 'good or very good' last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The highest number of people who considered their general health to be 'good or very good' were those aged 35 to 44 years, at 81.6 per cent, and the lowest was those aged 75 years and over at 61.9 per cent. Advertisement The health survey, carried out by the CSO, found that approximately half of those aged 18 to 24 years of age considered their mental health to be 'good or very good'. Approximately 18.7 per cent of people aged 18 years and over had been diagnosed with a specific neurodiverse condition, or suspected they were neurodiverse. Over three-quarters (76%) of people aged 18 years and over considered their general health to be good or very good in 2024 #CSOIreland #Ireland #Health #HSE #IrishHealthSurvey @CoruIreland @HealthyIreland @HSELive @HSEQuitTeam — Central Statistics Office Ireland (@CSOIreland) July 11, 2025 Those aged 75 years and over, at 92 per cent, were almost three times more likely to have used prescription medicines in the two weeks prior to the survey compared to those aged 18 to 24 years of age, at 30.7 per cent. When asked about vaping, almost a quarter of those aged 18 to 34 years of age said they vaped daily or occasionally. Advertisement Almost one in five people aged 18 years and over say they provided care or assistance to one or more people suffering from some age-related problem, chronic health condition, or infirmity, at least once a week. Regionally, the percentage of people aged 18 years and over who considered their general health to be 'good or very good' was highest for HSE Dublin and South East at 78.5 per cent and lowest for HSE Dublin and Midlands at 72.5 per cent. Slightly less people aged 18 years and over considered their mental health to be 'good or very good' at 70.7 per cent. This was lowest for those aged 18 to 24 years of age at 50.8 per cent, and highest for those aged 65 years and over at 83.7 per cent. Advertisement Someone may consider themselves to be, or be diagnosed as, neurodiverse if they are autistic, have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), have dyspraxia or other neurodivergent condition, have differences in social preferences, have differences in ways of learning, communicate or perceive the world around themselves differently, or are particularly sensitive to noise or lighting. Across the broad range of visits to health professionals, women aged 18 years and over were more likely to have visited a health professional than men in the past 12 months. For GP consultations, 84.7 per cent of women compared to 74.2 per cent of men aged 18 years and over had a consultation in the past 12 months. Almost 60 per cent of women aged 18 years and over were more likely than men, at 48.3 per cent, to have used prescription medicine in the two weeks prior to completion of the survey. Advertisement This excludes contraceptive pills or hormones used solely for contraception. Those aged 75 years and over were almost three times more likely to have used prescription medicines in comparison with those aged 18 to 24 years of age. For body mass index (BMI), almost a quarter of people aged 18 years and over were classified as being obese. Three in 10 of those aged 55 to 64 years were classified as being obese, in comparison to 13.6 per cent of those aged 18 to 24 years of age. Advertisement Over four in five people aged 18 years and over drank alcohol in the past 12 months, with 40.6 per cent drinking at least weekly. The percentage of people aged 18 years and over who drank alcohol at least weekly in the past 12 months was lowest for those aged 18 to 24 years of age (26.7 per cent) and highest for those aged 55 to 64 years (55.9 per cent). When it comes to smoking and vaping, 10.2 per cent of those aged 18 years and over smoked tobacco products daily, while 7.1 per cent vaped daily. Those aged 45 to 54 years of age were more likely to smoke daily than any other age group at 13.3 per cent. Vaping daily (13.6 per cent) or occasionally (10 per cent) was most prevalent for those aged 18 to 34 years. Sarah Crilly, statistician in the Health and Social Cohesion Division said: 'The statistics contained in this release are selected from a comprehensive survey that was completed in 2024 analysing the health of people in Ireland. Ireland Gardaí arrest man after fatal assault of pensioner... Read More 'People aged 18 years and over were asked more than 100 questions, via an online questionnaire, about their health status, access to health care, and their health determinants such as smoking and alcohol use. 'A valuable aspect of the data is its use to health researchers. 'The Health Research Data Centre can provide this access subject to the necessary procedures.'
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Organ donation offers 2nd chance to those with life-threatening illnesses or injuries – everything to know about new law
EVERY person over the age of 18 in Ireland is now considered an organ donor under landmark legislation, which was introduced today. The Human Tissue Act 2024 Part 2 will see each adult Advertisement 4 Adrian received a kidney from his comic brother Jarlath Regan in 2017 4 Dr Colm Henry said the system 'will bring us in line with international best practice' Credit: Justin Farrelly 4 Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said 'consent is the cornerstone of this new law' Credit: 1IMAGE Photography/Bryan Brophy The Act also provides a framework In Celebrity chef Derry Clarke and his wife Sallyanne also donated their son Andrew's organs after he passed away in 2016 at the age of 16. Speaking about the new Act, Health Minister Advertisement Read more in News Here, Michael Doyle looks at how the new legislation will work and what it will mean for every adult in the country. THE donation of an organ Under this new legislation, all adults in Ireland will be considered to have This is commonly referred to as a soft opt-out organ donation system. Advertisement Most read in Health Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive If you are 18 or over, you will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when you die, unless you opt out or are in one of the excluded groups. The excluded groups include people who do not normally live in Ireland or who have lived here for less than a year and people who may not have had the capacity to decide to opt out of organ donation before they died. This change only applies to organs referred to as relevant organs under the legislation: liver, lung, pancreas, heart or kidney. For all other organs, tissues, or cells, consent will be sought from your family member – as was previously the case. If you want to be an organ donor, you do not need to take any action. Consent for organ donation will be presumed unless you have registered your wish not to be an organ donor. Advertisement If you do not want to be an organ donor, you can apply to the Relevant Organ Donation Opt-Out Register maintained by the If you are on this register, your family will not be asked about organ donation. Medical criteria and other conditions must still be met to allow donation. A potential donor has to be in a Advertisement WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? At any given time, approximately 600 people in Ireland are on waiting lists for organ transplants. Organ donation can save or improve lives and every year, hundreds of people in Ireland have their lives transformed by organ donation. Adopting an opt-out system of consent for organ donation will bring Ireland in line with international best practice and aims to transform lives by increasing the donor pool in Ireland. Let your family know your wishes regarding organ donation so they can honour your decision. Advertisement Opt-Out: If you do not wish to be an organ donor, you can opt out - see or contact HSE Live on 1800 700 700. WHAT IS A DESIGNATED FAMILY MEMBER? The Act sets out who will be considered a 'designated family member' - the person who will be consulted regarding consent or confirmation that a deceased person does not object to a donation. It allows for consent or confirmation of no objection to be obtained from the family member who has been the main point of contact for clinicians in their treatment of the deceased. NON-DIRECTED ALTRUISTIC DONATION – WHAT IS IT? This is a new pathway for living donation being introduced by the Human Tissue Act. Advertisement A living person who donates an organ to someone they do not know is called a non-directed altruistic donor. They are donating an organ to someone on a waiting list who needs it. The Act provides for non-directed altruistic donations by adults only with additional protections and safeguards in place for those wishing to donate. An Independent Panel will be established which will consider, among other types of donations, applications for non-directed altruistic donations. Advertisement Dr Colm Henry, CCO of the HSE said: 'The opt-out organ donation system will bring us in line with international best practice. Organ transplantation is one of the great advances in modern medicine. 'It offers a second chance at life to people with life-threatening illnesses or injuries to their vital organs. 'Every year, more than 200 people in Ireland have their lives improved or saved by the gift of organ donation.' 4 Joe Brolly donated a kidney to Belfast PR executive Shane Finnegan in 2012 Credit: Aiken PR/PA Wire Advertisement
