Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare

Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is a research and development institute under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland. It was established in 2009 by merging the National Public Health Institute and the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare is responsible for promoting the health and welfare of the population in Finland. It conducts research, provides expert services, and develops solutions for health and social services. The institute's work is guided by the principles of promoting health, preventing diseases, and developing social and health services.

Functions[edit | edit source]

The main functions of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare include:

Conducting research on public health and welfare
Providing expert services to support decision-making in health and social services
Developing and maintaining national health and welfare registries
Monitoring the health and welfare of the Finnish population
Promoting international health and welfare policies

Research[edit | edit source]

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare conducts research in various fields related to health and welfare. These include epidemiology, health economics, health services research, social policy, and public health. The institute's research aims to improve the health and welfare of the population, reduce health inequalities, and support the sustainable development of health and social services.

Services[edit | edit source]

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare provides a range of services to support the development of health and social services. These include:

Expert services: The institute provides expert advice and consultation to support decision-making in health and social services.
Data services: The institute maintains national health and welfare registries, which provide valuable data for research and development.
Training and education: The institute offers training and education in various fields related to health and welfare.

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