According to independent research commissioned by Drinkaware, Irish parents are a nation divided in relation to their children drinking alcohol. Over half (53%) of parents surveyed stated that they believe it is acceptable for their children to drink alcohol at home. This…
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LATEST RESEARCH SHOWS A DECREASE IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION BY IRISH TEENAGERS
The Health-Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study provides information about the health, well-being, social environment and health behaviour of 11-15-year-old boys and girls from 44 countries across Europe and North America. This research is conducted in collaboration with the World Health Organisation’s…
World Cancer Day 2016
According to the Irish Cancer Society, alcohol is a contributing factor to seven different types of cancer – mouth, larynx (voicebox), throat, oesophagus (foodpipe), breast, liver and bowel. A 2013 HSE report showed that in Ireland, roughly 900 new cancers and 500 cancer deaths are…