Women from the West of Ireland live longer

Women in the West and North West of Ireland have the highest life expectancy in the country. Figures from Eurostat show women in the region have a life expectancy of 84.9 on average, while men have a life expectancy of 80.4, marginally lower than the Eastern and Midlands region. What are the factors that contribute to this? Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh is a Medical Doctor and West of Ireland Woman joined Seán to discuss.

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15.30 7 Nov 2023

Women from the West of Ireland live longer

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15.30 7 Nov 2023

Women in the West and North West of Ireland have the highest life expectancy in the country.

Figures from Eurostat show women in the region have a life expectancy of 84.9 on average, while men have a life expectancy of 80.4, marginally lower than the Eastern and Midlands region.

What are the factors that contribute to this? Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh is a Medical Doctor and West of Ireland Woman joined Seán to discuss.