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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.
Information about swine flu
Information and instructions for citizens, health care professionals and organisations.
What are the origins of the Finns? – A peculiar people on Europe’s genetic map
16-17 March 2010, Helsinki (Finland)
THL holds seminar to mark World Health Day 2010
7 April 2010, Helsinki (Finland)
Sixth World Conference on the Promotion on Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
30 April 2010, USA
8th European Conference on Health Economics
7–10 July 2010, Helsinki (Finland)
Taking up One's Worries – A Handbook on Early Dialogues
Eriksson,Esa; Arnkil, Tom Erik
National Institute for Health and Welfare: Helsinki 2009.
eHealth of Finland – Check Point 2008
National Institute for Health and Welfare: Helsinki 2009.
The North Karelia Project: From North Karelia to National Action
National Institute for Health and Welfare: Helsinki 2009.
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.
Subsites
The THL website hosts a number of subsites dedicated to particular themes and target groups.
Statistics
Statistical and register data on social welfare and health care, diseases and treatments.