Over half of Irish adults (54%) avoid visiting their GP because of the expense involved, according to a nationwide survey of 1000 adults commissioned by QUINN-healthcare. The figure is highest among females (56%); people in the 35-44 age group (62%); and people living in Dublin (57%). People over the age of 55 are less likely to avoid GP visits for financial reasons. A large … [Read more...] about Over half of Irish adults avoid visiting their GP because of the cost, QUINN-healthcare survey finds
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Maintain fitness levels to beat recession blues
The recession has had a negative impact on the number of people taking part in sport, according to the annual Irish Sports Monitor report conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) for the Irish Sports Council. The report indicated that active participation in sport fell to 30.8% in 2008, from 32.9% in 2007 and the evidence strongly suggests that the drop … [Read more...] about Maintain fitness levels to beat recession blues