Agri Health
Govt response to thalidomide scandal is 'chicken feed' - Kerry farmer
Ireland’s youngest thalidomide survivor has responded to a government statement surrounding the thalidomide scandal. “What the Irish government has given...
Farmers Health
N.Ireland
20% of farmers in NI have high blood pressure - BHF
A recent survey carried out by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) revealed that approximately 20% of farmers in Northern Ireland...
Rural Life
Farmers 'at high risk' of skin cancer...but prevention better than cure
Farmers and outdoor workers are exposed to two to three times more UV radiation than indoor workers – putting them...
Rural Life
Impact of osteoarthritis on farmers underlined in new campaign
The impact of osteoarthritis (OA) on farmers is the focus of a forthcoming awareness campaign being run by Arthritis Ireland....
Rural Life
'Without the farm I don't know what I'd have done' - cancer survivor
One young farmer from Co. Offaly has highlighted the comfort she found from working with her animals during her fight...
Rural Life
Irish farmers experience '7 times higher mortality' than white collar workers
Farmers experience five times higher cardiovascular, three times higher cancer and seven times higher mortality in the working age range...
Rural Life
Study results: How do Irish farmers fare on fitness and health?
Irish farmers are at a high risk of developing chronic diseases; however, they respond positively to lifestyle interventions, a new...
Rural Life
On Feírm Ground: New farmer health and wellbeing initiative launched
A new initiative focusing on farmer health and wellbeing – entitled On Feírm Ground – was launched this morning (Monday, October...
Rural Life
Farmers have 'high levels of preventable ill health'
Farmers as an occupational group have been identified with having high levels of preventable ill health, according to Teagasc. The...
Rural Life
'Onslaught of Covid-19 significantly impacted farmer well-being'
The onslaught of Covid-19 has impacted farmers and their well-being significantly, according to farmer health advocate, Laura Tully. “The usual...
Rural Life
Study: 74% of male farmers '3 times more likely to have heart attack or stroke'
A major study of farmers’ health – published today, Thursday, June 18, as part of Men’s Health Week – found that...
Rural Life
Free fitness and health programme seeking farmer participants
Farmers are once again being recruited for a free six-week physical activity and lifestyle education programme aimed at improving the health and...
Rural Life
Farmers sought for free 6-week fitness and health initiative
Farmers are being encouraged to get involved with the “Fit Farmers” initiative – a free six-week community-based research collaboration, aimed...
Rural Life
Farmers' health study to offer screen tests at marts
A new four-year study has commenced this week to investigate approaches to assisting farmers to improve cardiovascular health. The study...
Rural Life
Pressure: 'We need to look after our farmers' welfare'
The European Parliament has been called upon to remember the importance of human as well as animal welfare, and to...
Other
New study finds a high prevalence of respiratory problems among Irish farmers
A recent study of farmers health has revealed a high level of respiratory problems and lung function abnormalities. The Irish Farmers Lung Health...
Rural Life
Real men don't eat quiche - maybe they should! A guide to healthy eating
Irish men are getting bigger – expanding outwards rather than upwards – and farmers are no different but healthy eating...
Rural Life
Farmers 7 times more likely to die from heart disease
Almost eight out of 10 Irish farmers were found to have four or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD),...