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One in five 5-year olds overweight or obese

Growing Up In Ireland study shows childhood obesity a concern

Obesity News | 21st Feb 2019

Inaction on junk food marketing ‘deeply disappointing’

Irish Heart Foundation criticises inaction on junk food marketing to children

Policy News | 11th Feb 2019

Good health literacy is key for good health

The Irish Heart Foundation is committed to health literacy in Ireland

Policy News | 4th Feb 2019

Children presenting with Type 2 diabetes due to obesity

Young children presenting with diabetes

Obesity News | 25th Jan 2019

Sugar tax raised €16. 5 million in 2018

Sugar sweetened drinks tax raises €16.5 million in 2018

Policy News | 14th Jan 2019

Oireachtas report on childhood obesity a ‘crucial’ moment

Irish Heart Foundation welcomes Oireachtas Report on Tackling Childhood Obesity

Obesity News | 19th Nov 2018

Only quarter of 9 year olds get enough physical activity

New Growing Up In Ireland study shows majority of nine-year olds not meeting recommended levels of physical activity

Policy News | 8th Nov 2018

Majority favour ban on junk food advertising to kids

Irish Heart Foundation Poll finds majority in favour of banning junk food advertising to kids

Policy News | 7th Nov 2018

More than 9,000 lives lost to cardiovascular disease in 2016

Latest CSO data shows more than 9,000 lives lost to cardiovascular disease in 2016

Heart News | 1st Nov 2018

Majority of apps targeted at kids contain ads – US study

New US study finds 95 per cent of kids' apps contain ads

Policy News | 1st Nov 2018

Kids from poorer backgrounds face more health difficulties

ESRI report Growing up in Ireland - health inequalities among 13 year olds

Policy News | 17th Oct 2018

Calls for 9pm watershed on advertising of junk food

Current legislation restricting marketing of junk food to kids not fit for purpose