Main Points

Government proposals will be vetted for their effect on health.

Government proposals will be vetted for their effect on health.

The Minister for Health and Children will chair a new National Health Promotion Forum.

Factors such as poverty and housing play a major role in health.

One third of adults are smokers.

About a quarter of adults drink more than the recommended weekly limits of sensible alcohol consumption.

A minority of adults exercise.

Irish children consume lots of fruit and vegetables - but also lots of sweets, bars and soft drinks.

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