NUI Galway study compares the health of Irish children to those across Europe and Canada

(National University of Ireland Galway) A new report, Spotlight on Adolescent Health and Well-being, published today by WHO Regional Office for Europe, compiles extensive data on the physical health, social relationships and mental well-being of 227 441 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15, from 45 countries. Irish children rank low on substance use such as smoking and drinking alcohol and high on physical activity. Ireland also ranks high for problematic social media use.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news