Press releases

Occupational health services in key position to identify and control risk factors of illnesses
OHS play a central role in promoting the health and maintaining the work ability of the working-age population.
10 Jan 2012
THL's global scientific impact highest among Finnish research organisations
THL has been found to be the highest ranked Finnish research institution.
22 Dec 2011
Tobacco subject to international convention; alcohol harms controlled through national measures
Public health organisations from all over the world are gathered in Helsinki to consider joint measures for health promotion.
26 Sep 2011
No connection detected between steel plant emissions in Tornio and congenital anomalies
There is no connection detected between steel plant emissions in Tornio and congenital anomalies in Haparanda.
16 Sep 2011
Association between Pandemrix and narcolepsy confirmed among Finnish children and adolescents
In its final report, the National Narcolepsy Task Force confirms the tentative conclusion published last January.
1 Sep 2011
Nordic countries seek new models for effective health promotion
Work to improve public health in the Nordic countries has long been pursued within the Nordic welfare state setting.
24 Aug 2011
Health behaviour changes faster in the Baltic countries than in Finland
Independence and social change in the Baltic countries have been linked with rapid changes in health behaviour.
23 Aug 2011
Thousands of lives saved by better treatment for myocardial infarction, stroke and hip fracture
In the 2000s, major advances have been made in treatment for myocardial infarctions, stroke and hip fractures.
30 Jun 2011
Finding alternatives to coercion in care a shared goal for the Nordic countries
A Nordic conference in Vaasa, Finland, is collaborating on good practices for reducing coercion.
21 Jun 2011
Increased life expectancy of patients with mental disorders in the Nordic countries
Study shows a slight narrowing of the gap in life expectancy between patients with mental disorders and the population at large.
1 Jun 2011

RSS

Print this page