Ireland. Department of Health and Children. Information Management Unit. (2006) Health statistics 2005. Dublin: Stationery Office.
Health statistics on aspects of the Irish health service and the Irish population for the year 2005. The report's format continues to reflect a shift away from viewing health in terms of illness to a more population-based approach with an emphasis on improving health and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The first three sections of the report contain demographic and health status indicators:
Section A - Population and Population Projections
Section B - Life Expectancy and Vital Statistics
Section C - Health Status and Lifestyle.
Subsequent sections present information on health services provision and associated employment and expenditure statistics:
Section D - Community Health and Welfare Services
Section E - Children in Care and Child Abuse Cases
Section F - Psychiatric Services
Section G - Services for People with Disabilities
Section H - Acute Hospital Services
Section J - District/Community Hospitals and Extended Care
Section K - Health Service Employment Statistics
Section L - Expenditure Statistics.
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