Cardiovascular disease prevention for farmers through workplace health checks

The ‘Farmers have Hearts’ programme seeks to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among farmers in Ireland by providing mobile health checks at livestock marts, agricultural shows and agri-branches. Participating farmers have a confidential medical check and receive personalised lifestyle advice, GP referrals as needed and follow-up support for behaviour change. The programme model is transferable, but will require local adaptation, sustainable funding and stronger occupational health integration.