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Irish Could Be Europe's Fattest People by 2030

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Anew study conducted by the World Health Organization and the UK Health Forum has issued a dire prediction of the obesity rates in Europe, with Ireland predicted to become the fattest country in Europe by 2030. The study found that 90 percent of Irish men and 84 percent of Irish women would be classified as overweight or obese by then. A lack of exercise and a diet high in … [Read more...] about Irish Could Be Europe's Fattest People by 2030

Operation Smile Hosts World Summit in Limerick, Ireland

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2003

December 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Joselin Serrano Rodriguez of Bolivia before her surgery by Operation Smile doctors.

Operation Smile, founded by Irish-Americans, Dr. William Magee and his wife, Kathy, held its annual four-day World Summit conference in Limerick, Ireland, October 24-27. Operation Smile provides free reconstructive facial surgery to children born with birth defects in developing countries. The conference brought together the world's leading authorities in medicine, business, … [Read more...] about Operation Smile Hosts World Summit in Limerick, Ireland

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