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Irish Examiner
18-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Cork and Kerry children the healthiest in the country, new survey finds
Almost 20% of children have a 'long-standing illness' or health problem, with boys more likely to have them than girls, a new survey has shown. On the other hand, the general health of more than 90% of children across the country was deemed to be 'good or very good', with children in Cork and Kerry reported as the healthiest, according to the Central Statistics Office. Following on from its health survey of Irish adults last week, which showed younger generations drinking less alcohol than their parents and grandparents, Friday saw the CSO release its data on the state of children's health in Ireland last year. In terms of a long-standing illness or health problem, the CSO said this referred to issues that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more. 'Health problems cover different physical, emotional, behavioural, and mental dimensions of health,' it said. 'Besides diseases and disorders, they can also include pain, ill-health caused by accidents and injuries, and congenital conditions.' It found 19.9% of boys aged two to 17 were reported to have a long-standing health problem compared to 16.6% of girls. It does not provide a breakdown of how many were affected by a mental health issue compared to a physical issue, for example. Over the last year, it said more than one in 20 (5.6%) of children had been admitted to hospital as an inpatient, while one in seven had attended hospital as a day-case patient. Some 92.3% of nine to 12 year olds engage in leisure activities. As well as overall health, the survey also looked at how children are taking care of their teeth, as well as the medicines they are taking. 'The general dental health of four in five (82.3%) children aged two to 17 years was considered to be 'good or very good', while 3.2% were considered to have 'bad or very bad' general dental health,' CSO statistician Sarah Crilly said. 'Regarding medication, more than half of children aged two to 17 years (51.1%) had taken prescription medicine, non-prescription medicine, or vitamins in the two weeks prior to interview. Prescription medicine was taken by 18.7% of children aged two to 17 years and non-prescription medicine or vitamins were taken by 41.9% of children. 'Almost half of children aged two to 17 years (48.8%) needed a medical examination or treatment (excluding dental) for a health problem in the past 12 months.' Turning to a child's nutrition, the survey also asked if they had been eating fruits and vegetables at least once a day, or if they had eaten meat, chicken, fish or a vegetarian equivalent. While more than 90% had been eating at least one of the meat options once a day, the rate at which they were eating fruits and vegetables declined noticeably with age. While 91.5% of children aged two to eight ate fruits and vegetables at least once a day, this fell to 84.3% of 13-17 year olds, showing teenagers were less likely to be getting some fruit and veg into their daily diets. High numbers were also recorded for children engaging in leisure activities, such as swimming, playing an instrument, or being in a youth organisation, at 84.6% of two-17 year olds. The peak years for children engaging in such activities was nine-12 years old at 92.3%, falling to 83.6% when they became teenagers. Read More Younger people drinking less but smoking more cannabis than older generations
Irish Independent
18-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Irish children's general health is better than their tooth care, CSO figures show
While the general health of more than nine in 10 – 92.4pc – of children aged between two to 17 years was considered to be good or very good, the same description could only apply to 82.3pc when it came to their teeth. Some 3.2pc were considered to have 'bad or very bad' general dental health, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The figures show that 93.4pc of children aged two to eight years of age were considered to have good or very good general health, compared with 94.6pc of children aged nine to 12 years and 89.6pcpc of children aged 13 to 17 years. 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 95.2pc and lowest in HSE Dublin and Midlands at 90.8pc. Almost one in five – 18.4pc – of children aged two to 17 years have a long-standing illness or health problem and it is higher for males – 19.9pc – than females at 16.8pc. Over one in 20 children aged two to 17 years were admitted to a hospital as an in-patient and 14.7pc were a day-case patient in the past 12 months. 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. Fruits and vegetables were eaten at least once a day by 89.0pc of children aged two to 17 years – although consumption fell off slightly among older children. Some 95.9pc had a meal with meat, chicken, or fish – or vegetarian equivalent – at least once a day. Participation in leisure activities such as swimming, playing an instrument, or youth organisations was highest for those aged nine to 12 years at 92.3pc and lowest for those aged two to eight years at 80.8pc. ADVERTISEMENT 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. 'The release includes a selection of statistics from the children's module survey with additional data available on the CSO's open data portal, PxStat. The complete list of statistics are included in the Data chapter of this release, with further statistics disaggregated by age, sex and HSE health region. This is the first CSO survey publication to include statistics by HSE health region.'
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow football club receives £2500 to run free camp
The money was awarded as part of the supermarket chain's yearly Scottish Sport Fund initiative, which aims to build a healthier Scotland by helping community sports clubs. Glasgow City Foundation Camps were given the top amount of £2500. Their club, which is a registered Scottish charity, was set up in 2015 to improve the health, education, and well-being of girls and women through sport. They run a football academy for more than 130 girls and work alongside Glasgow City FC, Scotland's leading women's football team. The club said the money will be used to set up an October holiday camp for girls across Glasgow and the west of Scotland. This will give girls the chance to stay fit, gain confidence, and interact with positive role models during the school break. Sarah Crilly, from Glasgow City Foundation, said: "We are so grateful to have received such generous funding from Aldi Scotland. "This support will allow us to run a fully free October holiday camp for girls in our local communities, helping to remove cost barriers and encouraging more girls to participate in football." Other clubs in the region, including Tir Connail Harps and Rottenrow Bluesox Hockey Club, were each given £500. Rottenrow Bluesox Hockey Club (Image: Supplied) Aldi Scotland introduced the Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to help people of all ages and abilities get involved in physical activities within their communities. Over the past decade, Aldi Scotland has supported over 650 clubs across Scotland, distributing almost £500,000. This fund has helped improve community access to sport across the country. Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland, said: "Since launching in 2016, the Scottish Sport Fund has supported a diverse range of clubs with vital funding to invest in much-needed equipment and resources. "It's inspiring to see the impact this support has on clubs like Glasgow City Foundation, and how it contributes to encouraging active, healthy lifestyles in communities across Scotland." The fund opens for applications throughout the year in different regions of Scotland, inviting local teams to apply for up to £2,500 in funding. The money helps the clubs cover costs for equipment, training, and other resources necessary for their operation.
Scotsman
11-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Aldi Scotland awards £7,500 to sports clubs across Glasgow and the West of Scotland
Aldi Scotland has invested £7,500 in 9 local sports clubs across Glasgow and the West of Scotland as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Aldi Scotland has invested £7,500 in 9 local sports clubs across Glasgow and the West of Scotland as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative. The fund reinforces the supermarket's dedication to building a healthier Scotland by supporting the work of community sports clubs. Applications open throughout the year in different regions across Scotland, calling on local teams to apply for funding up to £2,500. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Glasgow City Foundation was awarded £2,500 – the highest funding available. Greenock Glenpark Harriers was awarded £1,000 Formed in 2015, Glasgow City Foundation is a registered Scottish charity working to advance the health, education, and well-being of girls and women through sport. The Foundation operates a comprehensive football academy for over 130 girls aged six to 17 and partners with Glasgow City FC, Scotland's most successful women's football team. In addition to academy activities, the Foundation runs free educational and football programmes in local schools, Walking Football and Recreational Football sessions for women, and initiatives like Role Model school sessions and a Sister Club programme. The club plans to use the funding from Aldi Scotland to deliver an October Holiday Camp for girls across Glasgow and the West. The initiative will provide access to football training and activities during the school break, giving participants the chance to stay active, build confidence, and engage with positive role models in a supportive environment. Elsewhere in the region, Greenock Glenpark Harriers and Uddingston Shinty Club received £1,000. East Kilbride Hiking Club,Tir Connail Harps, L School of Dance, Rottenrow Bluesox Hockey Club, Glennifer Thistle Ladies and Mearns Gymnastics Club all received £500 each. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities. The past decade has seen Aldi Scotland support over 650 clubs across Scotland, giving away almost £500,000, with the fund improving community access to sport across the country. Uddingston Shinty Club was awarded £1,000 Sarah Crilly, Glasgow City Foundation, said: 'We are so grateful to have received such generous funding from Aldi Scotland. 'This support will allow us to run a fully free October Holiday Camp for girls in our local communities, helping to remove cost barriers and encouraging more girls to participate in football.' Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland, said: 'Since launching in 2016, the Scottish Sport Fund has supported a diverse range of clubs with vital funding to invest in much-needed equipment and resources.
Irish Examiner
11-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Younger people drinking less but smoking more cannabis than older generations
Young adults are drinking alcohol far less regularly than older generations, but are vaping and smoking cannabis in much greater numbers, a new survey has found. The Central Statistics Office's Irish Health Survey for 2024 found that 56% of people aged 55-64 said they drink alcohol at least weekly compared to just 27% of 18-24 year olds. On the other hand, almost a quarter (23.6%) of people aged 18-34 said they vaped daily or occasionally, compared to fewer than 10% of those aged 45 and over. And, while over one in five (22.1%) of 18-24 year olds said they'd smoked cannabis in the last year, only 5.5% of 45-54 year olds said they had. The statistics come amid recent commentary on young Irish people drinking less than their older counterparts. Speaking last week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin noted there is a growing use of cocaine across the country, while alcohol consumption has declined in recent years. While this survey does not contain data on cocaine use, it does show a disparity in alcohol consumption across age groups in Ireland. Health findings Elsewhere, the survey found that over three-quarters of people aged 18 years and over considered their health to be good or very good last year. And, while 70% of people considered their mental health to be good or very good, this fell to just over half (50.8%) for people aged 18-24. Of this age group, over one in six people (17.5%) said their mental health was bad or very bad. The survey also found that 18.7% of adults have been diagnosed with a specific neurodiverse condition or suspected they were neurodiverse. CSO statistician Sarah Crilly explained: 'Someone may consider themselves to be, or be diagnosed as, neurodiverse if they are autistic; have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); have dyspraxia (difficulty in physical coordination) 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.' Ms Crilly also said that women were more likely to have gone to a GP in the last 12 months than men. While almost 85% of women had had a GP consultation in the last year, only 74% of men had. 'Females (59.2%) aged 18 years and over were more likely than males (48.3%) to have used prescription medicine in the two weeks prior to completion of the survey,' she said. 'This excludes contraceptive pills or hormones used solely for contraception. 'Those aged 75 years and over (92.0%) were almost three times more likely to have used prescription medicines in the two weeks prior to completion of the survey in comparison with those aged 18 to 24 years of age (30.7%).' Meanwhile, 18% of people said they provide care or are carers for somebody. As well as smoking and drinking, the survey also looked at some other health factors such as a person's body mass index. It found that almost a quarter (23.8%) of people aged 18 years and over in Ireland were classified as obese. Older people were more likely to be obese, with three in 10 (30.1%) of 55-64 year olds classified as such, compared to 13.6% of 18-24 year olds.
