Despite several decades of decline, cardiovascular diseases are still the most common causes of death in Western societies. Sedentary living and high fat diets contribute to the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. This paper analyses the trade-offs between lifestyle choices defined in terms...

Recent reform proposals in the healthcare systems of Ireland and Northern Ireland have highlighted the need to improve population health and to deliver more care in the community. There are significant variations between the two healthcare systems, providing an opportunity to examine how...