Most commonly reported health conditions are high blood pressure and back problems.
Obesity has peaked and smoking rates have fallen below 20 per cent for the first time, the first State-backed survey of the health of the nation since 2007 will show.
However, binge drinking is rife and there is little awareness of the dangers of alcohol abuse, according to the Healthy Ireland study to be published on Wednesday.
The survey, to be launched by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, shows some progress is being made towards healthier living, with more than four in five people saying they are in good health.
Obesity rates have fallen slightly, though 60 per cent of the population are still overweight or obese, compared to 61 per cent in 2007. The most commonly reported health conditions are high blood pressure and back problems.
Source: Paul Cullen, Irish Times, 07/10/15
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