A 40-year-old study examines the health of the Finnish population

The National FINRISK 2012 Study celebrates its 40th anniversary by studying people’s health and lifestyles in different parts of Finland and the impact these lifestyles have on people’s health.

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Phone numbers at the THL have changed on 9 May 2012

Phone numbers at the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) beginning with 020 will be replaced with phone numbers beginning with 029 524 on Wednesday 9 May 2012. Our telephone switchboard number will be +358 29 524 6000.

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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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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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