Position Paper on Traveller Men’s Health Launched

The All-Ireland Traveller Health Study 2010 showed a high rate of ill health and suicide within the Traveller community: suicide accounts for 11% of all Traveller deaths; the suicide rate for Traveller men is 7 times higher than the national average; suicide is most common in young Traveller men aged 15-25 years; life expectancy for Traveller men is 15 years less than settled men; cancer and heart disease are the main causes of death among Traveller men ...  On Wednesday 23rd November 2016, local legends - Christy Moore and Bressie - helped Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre to launch a Position Paper on Traveller Men's Health which highlights this need and makes suggestions for future actions.  You can find out more / access the report at: www.paveepoint.ie/christy-moore-and-bressie-back-calls-for-targeted-action-on-traveller-mens-health