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National Institute for Health and Welfare
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.
Influenza A(H1N1)
Information about swine flu
Information and instructions for citizens, health care professionals and organisations.
Publications
Quality 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
The North Karelia Project: From North Karelia to National Action
National Institute for Health and Welfare
Taking up One's Worries – A Handbook on Early Dialogues
Eriksson,Esa; Arnkil, Tom Erik
National Institute for Health and Welfare
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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Statistics
Statistical and register data on social welfare and health care, diseases and treatments.