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The thl.fi website will be renewed on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
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Nature is medicine for many ailments – the Health from Nature programme increases everyday nature exposure
The new Health from Nature programme aims to improve health and well being by strengthening people’s exposure to nature in everyday life and across different sectors of society. The programme is based on extensive research evidence on the health benefits of natural environments.
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A century-long study begins: tracking an entire birth cohort and their families
THL is launching a study which is unique in scope on a global level and involves tracking the entire age group born in Finland between 2026 and 2029, together with their families. The Future Finland study begins in March in the Uusimaa region and will later be expanded nationwide.
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The THL.fi online service will be renewed in spring 2026 – the publication date is 5 May
THL will renew its entire thl.fi online service in spring 2026. All content on the site will be updated to better meet customers’ information needs and the organisation’s strategic objectives. At the same time, the current website will be discontinued.
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16.4.2026
School Health Promotion study: Children and young people with a foreign background fare worse than their peers in many respects, but like studying
9.4.2026
Diverse problems in the family increase risk of drug-induced deaths among young people – placement in out-of-home care may protect some young people
26.3.2026
THL granted an award to Children of the Station and the Cancer Society of Finland for their significant work to promote public health
26.3.2026
Vaccination coverage among children in Finland remains high, but the share of completely unvaccinated children is increasing
25.3.2026
A century-long study begins: tracking an entire birth cohort and their families
24.3.2026
Service interruptions in THL's online services 25.3.
24.3.2026
Time spent in nature may support young people’s mental wellbeing
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