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The State of Health in Ireland

Nearly seven in ten Irish people now report good health, according to a recent poll. However, this improvement in health status is still below pre-Covid levels and has continued to decline among the over 55s.

  • 75% of people globally consider themselves very healthy or healthy.
  • Countries in the APAC region have the most positive self-perception of health, with 83% of people in these countries considering themselves healthy.
  • The countries with the most pessimistic health perceptions are Slovakia (56%), Poland (59%), and Chile (60%).
  • Self-medication is a significant concern, with 35% of people admitting to taking prescription drugs without a doctor’s order.
    Education and Health

    • The study found that higher education correlates with better perceived health, with 21% of master’s or PhD graduates considering themselves very healthy. • 40% of retired or disabled individuals feel at least somewhat unhealthy. • 24% of part-time workers feel at least somewhat unhealthy. •

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