Ennis GP Says Online Misinformation Leading To Unhealthy Living Practices

An Ennis GP believes online health-related misinformation is partly to blame for unhealthy living practices in Ireland. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's 'Health at a Glance' report has found that the Irish life expectancy of 82.4 years is 2.1 above the OECD average. However, room for improvement has been noted in the area "avoidable mortality", with the number of deaths per 100,000 in Ireland found to be above that of many EU nations. Ennis-based general practitioner Dr Maura Finn says when seeking health advice, people should listen to experts instead of relying on potentially inaccurate online information.