Women from the West of Ireland live longer

Published: Nov. 7, 2023, 3:30 p.m.

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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 N\\xed Cheallaigh is a Medical Doctor and West of Ireland Woman joined Se\\xe1n to discuss.

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