Roscommon has the highest life expectancy for men and women in the Republic, according to a new study undertaken by the Institue of Public Health in Ireland (IPH).
Life expectancy at birth in the county is 75.6 years for men and 82.4 years for women. This compares to a national average of 75.6 years for males and 80.6 years for females. The Irish Times reports today that Leitrim has the lowest life expectancy for males at 72.8 years while Limerick has the lowest life expectancy for females at 79.3 years.
The new study marks the first time that male and female life expectancy has been made available at county level in the Republic of Ireland, according to the IPH.
Life expectancy at birth in the county is 75.6 years for men and 82.4 years for women. This compares to a national average of 75.6 years for males and 80.6 years for females. The Irish Times reports today that Leitrim has the lowest life expectancy for males at 72.8 years while Limerick has the lowest life expectancy for females at 79.3 years.
The new study marks the first time that male and female life expectancy has been made available at county level in the Republic of Ireland, according to the IPH.
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