Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 26: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the serious concern of the medical profession and the physical education association of Ireland regarding the poor posture of many young people in this country and the resulting health problems associated with poor posture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2552/08]

Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the health problems associated with back pain and that learning and practising good posture can help prevent back pain. In November 2005 the Health Promotion Unit of my Department published "The Back Care Book", a guide to keeping your back healthy. Since then responsibility for the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, including health promotion campaigns, has transferred to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004.