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Health in the Republic of Ireland

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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

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  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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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