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Date Last Updated: 15-07-2025

Survey Name:

Irish Health Survey

Survey purpose:

The Irish Health Survey (IHS) is a voluntary nationwide survey of individuals carried out by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) under Section 24 of the Statistics Act, 1993. The Irish Health Survey collects information on your health status, your use of health care services and information on health determinants, such as nutrition and smoking, that can impact your health. The survey provides reliable data about the health of people in Ireland, which can then be used in public health policies.

Legislative Basis National:

Section 24 of the Statistics Act, 1993

Legislative Basis European:

European Union Regulation 2019/1700

European Union Regulation 2023/2529

European Union Regulation 2024/297

Periodicity:

Ad hoc

Statistical Population:

In 2024, the population is all individuals aged 18 years or older in the State.

Sampling Frame:

Census of Population

Reference Area:

State

Time Coverage:

2024

Base Period:

Not applicable

Sector Coverage:

Not applicable

Survey Size:

In 2024, there are 5,101 respondents to this survey.

Principal Variables:

The Minimum European Health Module (MEHM), which is comprised of general self-perceived health, self-reported longstanding illnesses and longstanding health problmes, and self-reported long-standing limitations in activities people usually do because of health problems.

Principal External Users:

Department of Health, Health Service Executive, Eurostat, researchers, media and the general public

Contact Organisation:

Central Statistics Office

Business Area:

Social & Demographic Statistics

Contact Person:

Sarah Crilly

Contact Person Function:

Statistician

Other Business Area Specialists:

Contact email:

health@cso.ie

Contact phone number:

(+353) 21 453 5000