Mixed feelings about SCHOOL among children in Ireland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 67.5% like school (2022) vs 68.1% in 1998.
Gender divide emerging:
Girls declining: 74.3% → 66.5% ⬇️
Boys increasing : 62.2% → 68.6% ⬆️

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🚫 BULLYING remains a serious concern for children in Ireland.
More than 1 in 4 children affected. The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.6% report being bullied at school (2022) vs 24.6% in 1998. Concerning rise driven mainly by girls: 19.6% → 29.5%, while boys stayed steady at ~28%.

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🍽️ Weight concerns among children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 12.7% of 10-17 year olds diet or try to lose weight (2022) vs 11.9% in 2002.
Notable gender differences:
Girls decreasing: 17.4% → 14.1% ⬇️
Boys rising significantly: 6.6% → 11.2% ⬆️

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😴 SLEEP STRUGGLES rising among children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 46.3% of children experience difficulties getting to sleep about every week or more often for the last 6 months (2022) vs 30.9% in 1998.
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🦷 children's DENTAL HABITS in Ireland: progress with gaps to fill.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 72.5% of 10-17 year olds brush teeth more than once a day (2022) vs 57.6% in 1998.
Solid improvement since 1998, yet nearly 3 in 10 still skip regular brushing.
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HEADACHES on the rise among children in Ireland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 38.2% report headaches every week or more for the last 6 months (2022) vs 26.0% in 1998.
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📍YOUTH SPACES IN IRELAND: progress but still work to do!
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 63.1% of children say there are good local places to spend free time (2022) vs 45.1% in 2002. But young people highlight challenges...💬
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📚 SCHOOL PRESSURE mounting for children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 47.8% of children feel pressured by schoolwork (2022) vs 32.9% in 1998.
Academic stress has increased significantly over the last few decades.
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🚗 CHILDREN IN IRELAND BUCKLING UP: major safety win!
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 81.2% always wear seatbelts when travelling by car (2022) vs just 41% in 1998. Seatbelt use has nearly doubled!
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👥👥 Children in Ireland spending fewer EVENINGS OUT WITH FRIENDS.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.3% spend 4+ evenings weekly with friends (2022) vs 38% in 1998. Want to know more about trends in adolescent health? buff.ly/8KOfeCT
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🚨CONCERNING TRENDS IN ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH IN IRELAND:
The proportion of children (10-17) who reported feeling low about every week or more was 46.3% in 2022 and 23% in 1998, based on the latest #HBSCTrends Report.
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🫦 Concerning trends in condom use among young people in Ireland: 55.2% of 15-17 year olds used a condom at last sexual intercourse in 2022, down from 78% in 2010, based on the latest #HBSCTrends. Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/9tvqah5
#SexualHealth

👟👟The #HBSCTrends Report (ages 10-17) shows a slight dip in physical activity with 50.3% reporting vigorous exercise 4+ times a week in 2022 vs 52.6% in 1998.
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🥤The #HBSCTrends Report (ages 10-17) shows a dramatic decline in soft drink consumption daily or more from 37.4% in 2002 to 6.6% in 2022. A significant change in beverage choices over 20 years.

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🍎🍐🫐 The #HBSCTrends Report (ages 10-17) shows fruit consumption more than once a day up from 17.6% in 2002 to 24.7% in 2022
More children in Ireland developing healthy eating habits over the past 20 years.

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💨 The #HBSCTrends Report (ages 10-17) shows cannabis use down significantly since 1998. Use in the last year dropped from 12.3% to 6.5% in 2022.

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Good news on soft drinks consumption for school aged children. 6.6% children reported having a soft drink daily which is a significant decrease over 2002's finding of 37.4%!
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We know sleep difficulties are related to a wide range of issues, but we need to learn more about sleep among Irish adolescents and how it can be improved. #adolescenthealth #hbscireland #hbsctrends

Teachers are doing a great job, but need more support and resources to protect and promote children’s mental health and well-being #adolescenthealth #HBSCTrends #HBSCIreland

School aged children (46.3%) are reporting difficulty getting to sleep at least weekly, an increase in sleep difficulties in comparison to 1998 (30.9%).
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18.3% of school aged children reported having gone to school or bed hungry. This has increased since 2002 (16.6%). #hunger #hbsc #hbsctrends #schoolchildren @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

The proportions of children drinking alcohol in Ireland have reduced very significantly from 33% in 1998 to 18% in 2022 as reported in the latest HBSC trends report #hbsctrends #hbsc #alcohol @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

HBSC Trends report that dieting or trying to lose weight in young people has increased by 12.7%. It was 11.9% in 2002 #HBSCtrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

HBSC Trends report a reduction in tobacco use amongst young people by 4.7%. It was 22.6% in 1998. #hbsctrends #HBSCIreland @uniofgalway.bsky.social @roinnslainte.bsky.social

Decrease in alcohol, cigarette and cannabis use among school-aged children in Ireland The University of Galway study has tracked shifts in young people’s behaviours over the past 25 years.

HBSC study shows Decrease in Alcohol, cigarette and cannabis use among school aged children in Ireland #HBSCtrends #HBSC @historyatgalway.bsky.social @thejournal.ie

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Report, led by researcher Louise Lunney in collaboration with the HBSC research team at @galwayhprc.bsky.social was launched today by Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor TD
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Full report 👉 universityofgalway.ie/hbsc/
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Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children - University of Galway

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