Health in the Republic of Ireland

The reduction in infant mortality between 1960 and 2008 for Ireland in comparison with France, Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

In 2005:[1][2]

  • 47.6% of Ireland's population were covered by private health insurance, and 31.9% of the population were covered by Medical Cards.
  • 23.8% of the population over 16 had a "chronic illness or health problem".
  • 19.6% of the population over 16 had "limited activity", of which 6.6% were "strongly limited" and 13.0% were "limited".
  • 47.2% of the population over 16 described their health as "very good", 35.7% as "good", 13.5% as "fair" and only 3.6% as "bad" or "very bad".
  • 24.9% of the population over 16 were classed as smokers.
  • There were 53 publicly funded acute hospitals, with a total of 12,094 in-patient beds available and 1,253-day beds available.

Vaccination

In the Republic of Ireland, childhood vaccination (up to age 16) requires the consent of the parents. The Department of Health strongly recommend vaccinations.[3]

See also Healthcare in the Republic of Ireland

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 November 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
  3. ↑ "Immunisations for children and young people". Citizens Information. Citizens Information Board, Republic of Ireland. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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