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Life Expectancy
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US life expectancy is on the up - and the White House says it's thanks to Trump
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Life expectancy: Gap narrows between Irish men and women (but both are living longer than before)
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Poverty
Life expectancy in Ireland's most deprived area 7 years lower than most affluent area
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People in affluent parts of Ireland live longer than those in deprived parts, CSO data shows
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22nd century
Babies born in Ireland in 2019 can expect to live until 2101
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ageing population
Irish people are living longer and the birth rate is falling
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happiness report
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78.8 years
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growing old
Global life expectancy has increased by five years since the start of the century
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up and up
Life expectancy: Good news for Irish women (and not-too-bad news for Irish men)
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Life Expectancy
Terminally ill welfare claimants are being asked when they think they're going to die
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Most of us don't realise severe obesity is as dangerous as smoking
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death do us part
In the battle to live longer, men are catching up with women
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Weight Loss
1.8 million Irish adults could be at risk of dying 8 years before their time
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On the up
Some good news for a Sunday morning: The world is becoming a better place
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Voices
Column: Let's change the language we use about older age
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Report shows quality of life in Ireland above EU average
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Migration
Population of the Greater Dublin Area could grow by 400,000 over 20 years
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Quality of Life
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getting on
When I'm 65: Irish pensioners can expect 11 healthy years (but less for men)
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Health
Ireland's vital signs: The nation's health over the last decade
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Voices
Column: The drugs do work - but there are new obstacles in the fight against AIDS
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Column: An open letter to the world’s seven billionth child
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Public Health
Irish men predicted to live nearly a decade longer by 2041
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Life Expectancy
People born in affluent areas live longer - CSO
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