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Traveller Health Needs. Traveller Health Statistics. Travellers have more than double the natural rate of still births. Infant mortality rates are three times higher than the national average. Only 1 in 20 live over the age of 50.
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Traveller Health Statistics. • Travellers have more than double the natural rate of still births. • Infant mortality rates are three times higher than the national average. • Only 1 in 20 live over the age of 50. • Traveller men live on average 10 years less than settled men. • Traveller women live on average 12 years less than settled women.
Key Factors Affecting Health • Health not seen as a priority. • Mental Health / Depression. • Isolation. • Domestic Violence. • Poverty. • Alcohol Abuse. • Drug Abuse – Misuse of prescribed drugs. • Poor Diet. • The incidents of death are significantly higher among Travellers for accidents.
Traveller Health Project 2006 • Research has been carried out into Traveller Perceptions of their health, and their experiences of the health service. • Poor Health Behaviour reflects on lack of self esteem and communal confidence • Lack of employment opportunities particularly among men is a major cause of stress • The misuse of drugs has been identified as a key public health concern
Attitudes Survey 2000 • In terms of accepting travellers into the community or socially: • 36% of Irish people would avoid travellers • 97% would not accept a traveller as a member of their family • 80% would not accept a traveller friend • 44% would not want a traveller as a member of their community • Main reason- perception of traveller lifestyle and a feeling that they are not socially acceptable (27%)
“… it’s all the same no matter how much fruit or vegetables or fresh air we get.” Quote by Female Traveller.