Children in extremely disadvantaged areas have reported disability rates which are only seen among people nearing retirement age in affluent areas
People living in deprived areas are four-times more likely to report not having good health, a new study finds.
Those living in the most disadvantaged areas in Ireland are twice as likely to report having a disability, while children growing up in extremely disadvantaged areas have reported disability rates which are only seen among people nearing retirement age in affluent areas of around 7%. "The findings demonstrate a direct link between how deprived an area is and the health of its population," she said.
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