TRAVELLERS, DRUG addicts and alcoholics remain the most unaccepted people in Irish society, and young people are the most prejudiced against them, according to a a new book from one of the foremost Irish experts.

Ireland ranks 27th in a global league table for stillbirths. Although the rate is declining, it is well behind countries like Denmark and Norway. A new report shows the rate of stillbirth here in 2009 was 3.

Growing numbers of women and young men are developing mouth cancer, a disease that kills at least two people a week, dentists have warned. Smoking and drinking alcohol are the main risk factors but there is a low awareness of the disease and many are diagnosed too late.

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YOUR Alcohol and Ireland supplement, and follow-up booklet, provided much-needed core reading about most issues arising from the use of the substance.