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    • Finland’s population is ageing rapidly
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  • April 2026
    New results and indicators from the Cardiac Register have been published
  • March 2026
    More than half of Finns support the current alcohol policy
  • March 2026
    Vaccination coverage among young children in Finland remains high, but the share of completely unvaccinated children is increasing
  • March 2026
    Staffing levels in round-the-clock care have decreased in all regions

Updated: Fri Apr 10 16:40:10 EEST 2026

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