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RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Number of schoolchildren feeling low doubles over 25 years
Fewer Irish children are reporting high life satisfaction and feeling happy with their lives, compared to a study measuring the same indicators among their counterparts in 1998. The proportion of school-going children who said they regularly feel low (46.3%) has doubled over a period of 25 years. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Trends Report 1998-2022 revealed that the youth of today also feel more pressured by schoolwork compared to in 1998. The report was led by researcher Louise Lunney in collaboration with the HBSC research team at the Health Promotion Research Centre at University of Galway. The HBSC survey is carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. In 2022, 45 countries and regions participated. In Ireland, the report brings together data from over 70,000 children on their health behaviours, health outcomes and the social contexts of children's lives. Some of the key changes over the 25 years include: The proportions of children smoking, drinking and using cannabis have reduced very significantly. Smoking rates reduced from 23% to 5%, the numbers reporting ever being really drunk reduced from 33% to 18%, and cannabis use in the previous 12 months reduced from 12% to 7%. There has been an increase in the number of children consuming fruit daily from 18% to 25%, while daily soft drink consumption has reduced from 37% to 7%. There was an increase in the number of children feeling able to talk to their mother and father about things that bother them – mother from 73% to 82%, and father from 47% to 70%. The number of children reporting that they had good places to socialise locally has risen from 45% to 63%. There were also significant increases in the proportions of children using seatbelts from 41% to 81% and regularly brushing their teeth from 58% to 73%. However, the report revealed that despite an overall decline in reported sexual activity, with the proportion of 15-17-year-olds reporting ever having sex has fallen from 26% to 20%. Fewer young people - 55.2% in 2022, down from 78.0% in 2010 - report using a condom during last sexual intercourse. Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, said the results are used to inform policy development. "It is particularly encouraging to see improvements in areas such as reduced smoking, alcohol use and cannabis use. We continue to develop robust policies to further protect young people from these harms. "Under our Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act we banned the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, a measure which aims to reduce young people's use of these products and ultimately to further reduce smoking rates," said Ms Murnane O'Connor. "Collectively, these policies provide a strong foundation upon which families, schools and communities can work together to create healthier environments in which our young people can thrive." The HBSC mental health-related results showed decreases in the number of children reporting bullying others from 22% to 13%, while the number reporting being bullied has increased from 25% to 29%. There were also increases in the number of children reporting experiencing headaches and sleep disturbances. And a decrease in the proportion of children being happy with life at present from 88% to 79% and high life satisfaction, from 76% to 62%, with an increase in those reporting feeling low on a weekly basis from 23% to 46%. Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Ellen Crushell said: "Overall, the HBSC report shows welcome increases in the proportions of young people engaging in healthy behaviours, creating a generational improvement that will impact on overall population health. The mental health budget has been increasing year on year, reaching just under €1.5 billion in 2025." Meanwhile, Principal Investigator of HBSC Ireland at the University of Galway, Professor Saoirse Nic Gabhainn said: "A study like HBSC, that tracks trends in health behaviours, outcomes and social context of children's lives over such a long period is a huge resource to anyone interested in children's lives." Ms Nic Gabhainn added that while many indicators have improved over time, the pressures that children feel from school and society are increasing. "Now is the time for our society to support teachers and parents in schools and communities to protect and promote youth well-being."
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Number of children feeling 'low' doubles over 25 years
Fewer Irish children are reporting high life satisfaction and feeling happy with their lives, compared to a study measuring the same indicators among their counterparts in 1998. The proportion of school-going children who said they regularly feel low (46.3%) has doubled over a period of 25 years. The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Trends Report 1998-2022 revealed that the youth of today also feel more pressured by schoolwork compared to in 1998. The report was led by researcher Louise Lunney in collaboration with the HBSC research team at the Health Promotion Research Centre at University of Galway. The HBSC survey is carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. In 2022, 45 countries and regions participated. In Ireland, the report brings together data from over 70,000 children on their health behaviours, health outcomes and the social contexts of children's lives. Some of the key changes over the 25 years include: The proportions of children smoking, drinking and using cannabis have reduced very significantly. Smoking rates reduced from 23% to 5%, the numbers reporting ever being really drunk reduced from 33% to 18%, and cannabis use in the previous 12 months reduced from 12% to 7%. There has been an increase in the number of children consuming fruit daily from 18% to 25%, while daily soft drink consumption has reduced from 37% to 7%. There was an increase in the number of children feeling able to talk to their mother and father about things that bother them – mother from 73% to 82%, and father from 47% to 70%. The number of children reporting that they had good places to socialise locally has risen from 45% to 63%. There were also significant increases in the proportions of children using seatbelts from 41% to 81% and regularly brushing their teeth from 58% to 73%. However, the report revealed that despite an overall decline in reported sexual activity, with the proportion of 15-17-year-olds reporting ever having sex has fallen from 26% to 20%. Fewer young people - 55.2% in 2022, down from 78.0% in 2010 - report using a condom during last sexual intercourse. Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, said the results are used to inform policy development. "It is particularly encouraging to see improvements in areas such as reduced smoking, alcohol use and cannabis use. We continue to develop robust policies to further protect young people from these harms. "Under our Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act we banned the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, a measure which aims to reduce young people's use of these products and ultimately to further reduce smoking rates," said Ms Murnane O'Connor. "Collectively, these policies provide a strong foundation upon which families, schools and communities can work together to create healthier environments in which our young people can thrive." The HBSC mental health-related results showed decreases in the number of children reporting bullying others from 22% to 13%, while the number reporting being bullied has increased from 25% to 29%. There were also increases in the number of children reporting experiencing headaches and sleep disturbances. And a decrease in the proportion of children being happy with life at present from 88% to 79% and high life satisfaction, from 76% to 62%, with an increase in those reporting feeling low on a weekly basis from 23% to 46%. Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Ellen Crushell said: "Overall, the HBSC report shows welcome increases in the proportions of young people engaging in healthy behaviours, creating a generational improvement that will impact on overall population health. The mental health budget has been increasing year on year, reaching just under €1.5 billion in 2025." Meanwhile, Principal Investigator of HBSC Ireland at the University of Galway, Professor Saoirse Nic Gabhainn said: "A study like HBSC, that tracks trends in health behaviours, outcomes and social context of children's lives over such a long period is a huge resource to anyone interested in children's lives." Ms Nic Gabhainn added that while many indicators have improved over time, the pressures that children feel from school and society are increasing. "Now is the time for our society to support teachers and parents in schools and communities to protect and promote youth well-being."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM): Among the Cheap ESG Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds
We recently compiled a list of the . In this article, we are going to take a look at where QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) stands against the other cheap ESG stocks. These days, it seems like everyone wants to wear the 'saving the world' cape. Whether this urge to make a real impact on the world stems from a desire to ride the social trend wave or simply out of genuine concern is, well, a debate for another day. For now, let's focus on the fact that all companies must adhere to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by law. In other words, ESG companies are those that incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance factors into their operations and decision-making. This framework is utilized to measure an organization's practices and performance on sustainability and ethical grounds. In capital markets, some investors employ ESG criteria to assess companies and make their investment decisions accordingly, a practice known as ESG investing. While investing delivers financial returns, ESG investing offers both financial returns and societal impacts, and that's what is most valued by some investors. Some believe ESG investing is aligned with reduced risk exposure, stakeholder interests, and superior returns. Not only attractive in theory, but there are reports that back this form of investing. For instance, the Sustainability Megatrends Report by Cushman & Wakefield reveals that ESG companies are gaining traction from institutional investors. A survey of 250 institutional investors indicated that around 60% noted higher performance yield from ESG investments, and 78% were willing to pay higher premiums for these funds. 'Institutional investors are showing increased demand for properties with strong ESG-related management and activities,' the report underscores. A US SIF "Trends Report" reveals that out of the US market size of $52.5 trillion, $6.5 trillion (12%) is identified as a sustainable or ESG investment. Having said that, as many as 73% of respondents believe the sustainable investment market will grow over the next few years. Therefore, community investing continues to shine with rising enthusiasm across several types of investors. ESG companies are mainly ranked by third-party ranking agencies based on how well they perform across Environmental, Social, and Governance indicators. Using standardized metrics, proprietary models, and disclosures, the companies are then assessed and compared. Among the most notable agencies are MSCI, Sustainalytics (by Morningstar), Refinitiv ESG Scores, and S&P Global ESG Scores. In this analysis, we have used the ratings by Sustainalytics, which covers over 15,000 firms across 42 industries globally. The firm recently disclosed its 2025 list of ESG Top-Rated Companies, identifying Global 50 Top-Rated companies and other regional and industry leaders. Given this, we will take a look at some of the best ESG stocks to consider. We have compiled a list of 11 companies ranked by Sustainalytics (by Morningstar) in its recent ESG Top-Rated Companies report. From the report, we identified companies with a forward P/E less than 15, extracted from FINVIZ. From there, we picked companies with the highest number of hedge fund investors, as per Insider Monkey's database of Q4 2024. From less preferred to highly preferred, according to hedge funds, the selected stocks are listed in either the global, regional, or industry standings in the report. At Insider Monkey, we are obsessed with hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (). A technician testing the latest 5G device, demonstrating the company's commitment to innovation. Number of Hedge funds holding: 79 Forward P/E as of May 06, 2025: 11.61 QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), headquartered in California, is a digital telecommunications provider, operating through three segments, namely Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). With a market capitalization of $162.449 billion, the company is recognized as the 158th most trusted company in America by Forbes. The core values of the company include empowering people, transforming communities, and protecting the planet. It is among the best cheap stocks to consider. One thing the company is mastering is fulfilling its social responsibility. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) has launched an Africa Innovation Platform, featuring mentorship, education, and training programs to facilitate Africa's technology development. As part of this program, resources are provided for local universities, small-to-medium startups, and grant participants, offering them Qualcomm technical experts and innovative capabilities for mobile platforms and technologies. All of this was done through collaboration with the African Telecommunications Union. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) claims to combine leading performance and power efficiency in its products. QCOM is leveraging its strong footing in the development of building power-efficient smartphone devices in all of its product categories, with the new version being sustainably better than the previous one. In addition, the company has enhanced its collaborations with wireless networks and service providers in initiating technologies that deliver better power efficiency in communication networks. One can't ignore the company's efforts towards adopting energy-efficient specifications for a greener wireless ecosystem by partnering with wireless communications standard development organizations. Other initiatives by the company include increasing digital health literacy through the Tech2Home Care Unit program, vaccinating rural communities, supporting HIV education, and other programs strengthening STEM education and accelerating the Wireless Reach project. QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) is also increasingly taking water-saving measures, and the most notable of these is its state-of-the-art water-saving technology named Local Scrubber Drain (LSRD). Overall QCOM ranks 3rd on our list of cheap ESG stocks to buy according to hedge funds. While we acknowledge the potential of QCOM as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than QCOM but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this . READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Standard
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
44% of Student Enrollments Come from 11.20% Re-Inquiries, Reveals Meritto's Enrollment Index's Trends Report
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], April 30: Following the widely referenced launch of its industry-first Enrollment Index 2025, Meritto today released a Trends Report titled "The Impact of Re-inquiries, Engagement, and Velocity in Student Enrollments", shedding light on a new frontier in enrollment intelligence. While the original index spotlighted the growing dominance of digital channels, this new report shifts focus to the quality of engagement, revealing how students who re-engage through multiple touchpoints contribute significantly more to enrollments than those who inquire just once. The new report underscores a striking trend: While first-time inquiries account for the lion's share of total leads (88.8%), they contribute only 55.68% of enrollments, with a modest conversion rate of 0.63%. Whereas 44% of student enrollments are driven by just 11.20% of re-inquired leads. Among re-inquiries, secondary inquirers, those who engage with an institution through secondary sources, convert at a rate four times higher (2.69%), contributing 24.52% of enrollments despite representing only 8.64% of total leads. Tertiary inquirers, though comprising just 2.56% of all leads, convert at an even more impressive 7.24%, delivering 19.80% of enrollments. The report reveals the critical role that timing plays in student enrollment decisions. While the majority of applications are submitted within the first five days of inquiry, those submitted after 30, 60, or even 90+ days indicate significantly stronger intent. In fact, students who complete applications even after 90+ days contribute to 6.5% of enrollments. To help institutions navigate this evolving landscape, the report introduces a refined behavioral framework, segmenting students into three distinct categories: The Prepared Mind, On the Fence, and Unaware. Each group requires a tailored approach, ranging from seamless, low-barrier application experiences for The Prepared Mind, to personalized nudges for those On the Fence, and deeper, more engaging interventions for the Unaware. "This Trends Report of the Enrollment Index reveals a powerful shift from volume-first approaches to intent-first strategies," said Naveen Goyal, Founder & CEO of Meritto (A Product of NoPaperForms). "As student behavior becomes increasingly non-linear, educational institutions need more than just leads, they need a framework that helps them identify high-intent leads early, re-engage effectively, and adapt to the evolving student journey. The insights shared here offer exactly that, helping institutions shift from assumptions to strategies grounded in real behavioral intelligence." he further added. The trends report underscores that the future of enrollment lies not in moving the fastest, but in engaging with intent and understanding student needs at every touchpoint. It calls on institutions to adopt dynamic, responsive engagement strategies that prioritize re-engagement, reduce mid-funnel drop-offs, and adapt to the unique rhythms of each prospective student's journey. Where the first edition of the Enrollment Index provided a comprehensive roadmap for educational institutions to optimize their strategies by analyzing regional trends, top-performing channels, and key conversion challenges, this edition urges them to personalize and prioritize. It's a call to action for enrollment teams to move beyond funnel templates and towards dynamic, responsive engagement strategies grounded in student behavior, not assumptions. The report is now available for download at: Meritto Enrollment Index Trends Report. Meritto is the flagship product of NoPaperForms. It is the Operating System for Student Recruitment and Enrollment, enabling educational organizations to grow revenue, boost productivity, optimize marketing ROI, and enhance student experiences. Meritto serves over 1,200 institutions across Higher Ed, EdTech, K-12, Study Abroad, Coaching, and Upskilling sectors. The Meritto Enrollment Index is an industry-first initiative that maps the evolving dynamics of student recruitment and enrollment in India. Anchored in data, the Index provides enrollment teams, marketers, and education leaders with deep, actionable intelligence from traffic channel performance and regional trends to behavioral insights that shape student conversions. With each edition, Meritto advances the industry's understanding of what drives student decisions and what institutions must do to meet them where they are.
Fashion Value Chain
30-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
44% of Student Enrollments Come from 11.20% Re-Inquiries, Reveals Meritto's Enrollment Index's Trends Report
Following the widely referenced launch of its industry-first Enrollment Index 2025, Meritto today released a Trends Report titled 'The Impact of Re-inquiries, Engagement, and Velocity in Student Enrollments', shedding light on a new frontier in enrollment intelligence. While the original index spotlighted the growing dominance of digital channels, this new report shifts focus to the quality of engagement, revealing how students who re-engage through multiple touchpoints contribute significantly more to enrollments than those who inquire just once. Meritto Enrollment Index Trends Report The new report underscores a striking trend: While first-time inquiries account for the lions share of total leads (88.8%), they contribute only 55.68% of enrollments, with a modest conversion rate of 0.63%. Whereas 44% of student enrollments are driven by just 11.20% of re-inquired leads. Among re-inquiries, secondary inquirers, those who engage with an institution through secondary sources, convert at a rate four times higher (2.69%), contributing 24.52% of enrollments despite representing only 8.64% of total leads. Tertiary inquirers, though comprising just 2.56% of all leads, convert at an even more impressive 7.24%, delivering 19.80% of enrollments. The report reveals the critical role that timing plays in student enrollment decisions. While the majority of applications are submitted within the first five days of inquiry, those submitted after 30, 60, or even 90+ days indicate significantly stronger intent. In fact, students who complete applications even after 90+ days contribute to 6.5% of enrollments. To help institutions navigate this evolving landscape, the report introduces a refined behavioral framework, segmenting students into three distinct categories: The Prepared Mind, On the Fence, and Unaware. Each group requires a tailored approach, ranging from seamless, low-barrier application experiences for ThePrepared Mind, to personalized nudges for those On the Fence, and deeper, more engaging interventions for the Unaware. 'This Trends Report of the Enrollment Index reveals a powerful shift from volume-first approaches to intent-first strategies,' said Naveen Goyal, Founder & CEO of Meritto (A Product of NoPaperForms). 'As student behavior becomes increasingly non-linear, educational institutions need more than just leads, they need a framework that helps them identify high-intent leads early, re-engage effectively, and adapt to the evolving student journey. The insights shared here offer exactly that, helping institutions shift from assumptions to strategies grounded in real behavioral intelligence.' he further added. The trends report underscores that the future of enrollment lies not in moving the fastest, but in engaging with intent and understanding student needs at every touchpoint. It calls on institutions to adopt dynamic, responsive engagement strategies that prioritize re-engagement, reduce mid-funnel drop-offs, and adapt to the unique rhythms of each prospective student's journey. Where the first edition of the Enrollment Index provided a comprehensive roadmap for educational institutions to optimize their strategies by analyzing regional trends, top-performing channels, and key conversion challenges, this edition urges them to personalize and prioritize. It's a call to action for enrollment teams to move beyond funnel templates and towards dynamic, responsive engagement strategies grounded in student behavior, not assumptions. The report is now available for download at: Meritto Enrollment Index Trends Report. About Meritto Meritto is the flagship product of NoPaperForms. It is the Operating System for Student Recruitment and Enrollment, enabling educational organizations to grow revenue, boost productivity, optimize marketing ROI, and enhance student experiences. Meritto serves over 1,200 institutions across Higher Ed, EdTech, K-12, Study Abroad, Coaching, and Upskilling sectors. About the Meritto Enrollment Index The Meritto Enrollment Index is an industry-first initiative that maps the evolving dynamics of student recruitment and enrollment in India. Anchored in data, the Index provides enrollment teams, marketers, and education leaders with deep, actionable intelligence from traffic channel performance and regional trends to behavioral insights that shape student conversions. With each edition, Meritto advances the industrys understanding of what drives student decisions and what institutions must do to meet them where they are.
