The trend among younger individuals shows a significant shift towards vaping, with nearly 25% of those aged 18 to 34 participating daily or occasionally. Concurrently, over 20% of individuals aged 18 to 24 reported using cannabis in the past year, drawing attention from health professionals regarding its mental health effects. Among those aged 45 to 54, daily smoking rates were highest at 13.3%. Additionally, about 18.7% of people over 18 are suspected or diagnosed with neurodiversity, and health consultations are more frequent among females compared to males.
Almost a quarter of those aged 18 to 34 vaped daily or occasionally, highlighting the trend of young adults increasingly choosing vaping over traditional smoking.
Over one in five of those aged 18 to 24 used cannabis in the past year, raising concerns among doctors regarding its side effects and potential mental health impacts.
In terms of general health perception, over three-quarters of people rated their health as 'good or very good', with the highest ratings observed in the HSE Dublin and South East region.
Approximately 18.7% of individuals aged 18 and over had been diagnosed with, or suspected of having, a specific neurodiverse condition, indicating a significant prevalence in this age group.
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