Women in the West and North West of Ireland have the highest life expectancy in the country.
Figures from Eurostat show women in the region have a life expectancy of 84.9 on average, while men have a life expectancy of 80.4, marginally lower than the Eastern and Midlands region.
What are the factors that contribute to this? Maire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh is a Medical Doctor and West of Ireland Woman joined Seán to discuss.