New research has found that 74pc of male farmers have four, or more, risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 75% of all farmers participating in the research were advised to visit their GP to get further support and advice. "We found that the majority of farmers reported having visited their GP in the past year, fewer farmers smoke or drink compared to the general population and farmers, by virtue of their occupation, get a lot of physical activity. This is substantially higher than the national average for Irish men (68%). Four in five (80.5%) farmers were classified as having an ‘at risk’ waist circumference of ≥94 cm (37 inches).

Source: Irish Independent June 19, 2020 06:33 UTC