National Institute for Health and Welfare

THL.The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is a research and development institute under the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.THL works to promote the well-being and health of the population, prevent diseases and social problems, and develop social and health services.THL is the statutory statistical authority in health and welfare and maintains a strong knowledge base within its own field of operations.

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International affairs

THL International Affairs Unit
The International Affairs Unit at THL is a non-profit, expert organisation specialised in health and social sector development. It comprises three specialised teams: International collaboration and project development, IANPHI, and International Co-ordination.

IANPHI
The International Association of National Public Health Institutes is a catalyst for the development and growth of the world's national public health institutes.The IANPHI Secretariat is located at THL in Helsinki.

 

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RAP014_2010Quality and Outcome Indicators fo Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Europe - IMAGE
Pajunen, Pia; Landgraf, Rüdiger; Muylle, Frederik; Neumann, Anne; Lindström, Jaana; Schwarz, Peter; Peltonen, Markku

Taking up One's Worries – A Handbook on Early Dialogues
Eriksson, Esa; Arnkil, Tom Erik
National Institute for Health and Welfare

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