200% Increase in Alcoholic Liver Diseases During Celtic Tiger Years
The mortality rate (per 100,000 population aged 15 and over) of those who died in hospital from ALD was 2.6 in 1995 and 7.5 in 2009, an increase of 188%. “We have a situation where there is a massive industry based around alcohol yet none of the money is put into harm reduction. There should … Read more
Ancient Irish Skeletons that may provide new clues to assist in treatment bone diseases
A study of more than a thousand skeletons dating from between the 8th to the 17th Century shows that medieval Irish women of advanced years suffered arthritis like we do today however those who suffered from osteoporosis tended to be fitter than modern day sufferers of equivalent age. “These clues could have vital implications for … Read more
Grow in Ireland launch programme to highlight and inform communities about mental health issues
“With these programmes, we are trying to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues. None us are inclined to talk about these issues but through these programmes we are fostering awareness, and informing the public. Michele Kerrigan CEO GROW The six week programme will be rolled out across the country this month and will … Read more
The truth about what happened in Irish mental institutions, the torture and suffering, it is shocking but more shockingly, it is still a fact now
“The truth about what happened in Irish mental institutions, the torture and suffering, it is shocking but more shockingly, it is still a fact now. “Now we must ask, are our attitudes different today. We have children in adult mental institutions, we have overcrowded prisons, we have adults with intellectual disabilities not being assisted in … Read more
