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Irish Times
11-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Nearly a quarter of adults in Ireland aged 18-24 use vapes, survey finds
Almost a quarter of adults aged 18 to 34 vape daily or occasionally, according to new data. On Friday, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published the results of the 2024 Irish health survey, which found more than three quarters of adults considered their general health to be 'good or very good' last year. This was highest for those aged 35 to 44 years of age at 81.6 per cent, and lowest for those aged 75 years and over at 61.9 per cent. 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. READ MORE Slightly fewer adults considered their mental health to be good or very good, at just under 71 per cent. This was lowest for those aged 18 to 24 years, at 50.8 per cent, and highest for those aged 65 years and over, at 83.7 per cent. A total of 18.7 per cent of people aged 18 years and over had been diagnosed with a specific neurodiverse condition, or suspected they were neurodiverse. More than four in five (81.1 per cent) adults drank alcohol in the past 12 months, with 40.6 per cent drinking at least weekly. The percentage who drank weekly was lowest among those aged 18 to 24 (26.7 per cent) and highest among people aged 55 to 62 years old (55.9 per cent). In relation to smoking and vaping, some 10 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. Almost 8 per cent of adults had used cannabis in the previous 12 months, the survey found, with this figure rising to more than one in five (22 per cent) among 18 to 24 year olds. Almost one in five adults provided care or assistance to at least one person from an age-related problem, chronic health condition or infirmity at least once a week. Among those who provide care or assistance, people aged 55 and over provided the highest number of weekly hours on average, at 38 hours per week. The research surveyed some 5,101 adults, mostly through an online questionnaire, which had 100 questions, as well as through a 'small number' of telephone interviews. The data was collected in November and December 2024.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Should you listen to your body?
Three in four people are prioritizing feeling good on the inside more than ever before. That's according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which explored the health approaches and habits that really make the difference. The survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Metagenics found that 77% of respondents now prioritize what feels good over what makes them look good. And 30% of individuals reported they've adopted a more mindful health approach in 2025, which is a result of their increased awareness of bodily cues, mental processes and emotional responses.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Calling all women: The IWK Foundation wants to hear your health stories
The IWK Foundation has launched a survey in the hopes of better understanding women's health experiences in the Maritime provinces and to address the disparity in health outcomes between men and women. The foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support IWK Health, a major hospital in Halifax that provides care to women, youth and children from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Jennifer Gillivan, president and CEO of the foundation, said the online survey invites women ages 18 and up to share their perspectives about their overall health experiences, challenges and outcomes. It also asks questions about their health in different stages of their life. "Part of our mandate is to educate and advocate for women. And so we realized — we need to hear from women. We need women's voices," said Gillivan in an interview on Thursday. "I mean, you go out to eat with your girlfriends or your family and you start talking about experiences in health, and they don't stop talking. So we thought this is a phenomenal way to kind of collect all that data and then understand where the pressure points are." The survey is anonymous. It includes questions like: "What positively or negatively impacts your overall physical health the most?" There is also a full page dedicated to sharing in detail "the good, bad or ugly" of one's health-care story. The results, which will be reviewed by a team of researchers, will help inform where women need more support and where there are gaps in the system, said Gillivan. This could include gaps in education and awareness or access to tools and information. But most importantly, it seeks to fundamentally change how women's health is understood, prioritized and delivered in a country where women spend 25 per cent more time in poor health than men, said Gillivan. "There needs to be a real push on women's research, because research informs care. It changes everything. And we need better training for doctors on women's health," she said. Gillivan said women's health has been historically under-researched and underfunded, with just seven per cent of total national research funding allocated to it, despite women making up 50 per cent of the population. She said the findings of the report will inform the IWK's own practices and operations, but will also be shared with anyone else who wants it, including governments, health authorities and other non-profits across Canada. It will also help guide efforts to educate the wider community that women's bodies are fundamentally different than men's, and their health care needs to be prioritized and researched, she said. Maggie Archibald is a patient advocate based in Halifax who has struggled with chronic pain for 18 years due to endometriosis that was only officially diagnosed two years ago. She said she often felt dismissed by the health-care system. "You symptoms are often not believed and women often have to fight harder to get help," said Archibald. "I'm really excited to see the results and what comes out of this and hopefully we can have some real change." The foundation expects to share the results publicly on Oct. 1. Click here to take the IWK Foundation's survey. MORE TOP STORIES
CBC
03-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Calling all women: The IWK Foundation wants to hear your health stories
The IWK Foundation has launched a survey in the hopes of better understanding women's health experiences in the Maritime provinces and to address the disparity in health outcomes between men and women. The foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to support IWK Health, a major hospital in Halifax that provides care to women, youth and children from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Jennifer Gillivan, president and CEO of the foundation, said the online survey invites women ages 18 and up to share their perspectives about their overall health experiences, challenges and outcomes. It also asks questions about their health in different stages of their life. "Part of our mandate is to educate and advocate for women. And so we realized — we need to hear from women. We need women's voices," said Gillivan in an interview on Thursday. "I mean, you go out to eat with your girlfriends or your family and you start talking about experiences in health, and they don't stop talking. So we thought this is a phenomenal way to kind of collect all that data and then understand where the pressure points are." The survey is anonymous. It includes questions like: "What positively or negatively impacts your overall physical health the most?" There is also a full page dedicated to sharing in detail "the good, bad or ugly" of one's health-care story. The results, which will be reviewed by a team of researchers, will help inform where women need more support and where there are gaps in the system, said Gillivan. This could include gaps in education and awareness or access to tools and information. But most importantly, it seeks to fundamentally change how women's health is understood, prioritized and delivered in a country where women spend 25 per cent more time in poor health than men, said Gillivan. "There needs to be a real push on women's research, because research informs care. It changes everything. And we need better training for doctors on women's health," she said. Gillivan said women's health has been historically under-researched and underfunded, with just seven per cent of total national research funding allocated to it, despite women making up 50 per cent of the population. She said the findings of the report will inform the IWK's own practices and operations, but will also be shared with anyone else who wants it, including governments, health authorities and other non-profits across Canada. It will also help guide efforts to educate the wider community that women's bodies are fundamentally different than men's, and their health care needs to be prioritized and researched, she said. Maggie Archibald is a patient advocate based in Halifax who has struggled with chronic pain for 18 years due to endometriosis that was only officially diagnosed two years ago. She said she often felt dismissed by the health-care system. "You symptoms are often not believed and women often have to fight harder to get help," said Archibald. "I'm really excited to see the results and what comes out of this and hopefully we can have some real change." The foundation expects to share the results publicly on Oct. 1.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Statistics Canada bringing health survey to Sudbury
White trailers set up in front of the McClelland Arena are a temporary examination centre set up by StatsCan for the next six weeks. White trailers set up in front of the McClelland Arena are a temporary examination centre set up by StatsCan for the next six weeks. Residents in Copper Cliff may have noticed white trailers set up in front of the McClelland Arena. The trailers are a temporary examination centre set up by StatsCan for the next six weeks. Around 850 households in Sudbury have been randomly selected to participate in the Canadian Health Measures Survey. StatsCan survey Around 850 households in Sudbury have been randomly selected to participate in the Canadian Health Measures Survey. (Lyndsay Aelick/CTV News) The data from the survey is used by researchers to understand the relationship between disease risk factors and risk conditions such as obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and more. 'We're just looking to get a better idea of the overall health of Canadians,' said site manager Kelsey Wolfenden. Participants are anywhere between one and 79 years of age. 'We go through some questionnaires about the consumption of fish and shellfish, water habits,' Wolfenden said. Measurements, blood pressure 'We do body measurements, height, weight, and waist circumference. We also take a blood pressure measurement. And we do also collect blood and urine samples for analysis.' The survey is now in its eighth cycle and will continue until spring 2027. The goal is to have a total of 400 participants. In all, 16 locations across Canada have been selected to participate in the survey and officials want to remind everyone that StatsCan takes the privacy of Canadians very seriously. 'All of the information is confidential,' Wolfenden said. 'When the participants complete the survey, they are also provided the results … Some of the results are immediately available, and then everything else we will either send to them or is uploaded to a confidential portal where they can access the results.' Click here to learn more about the Canadian Health Measures Survey.
