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Several respiratory tract infections are going around – keep these five ways to reduce infections in mind also during the holidays

Viruses and bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections are currently circulating widely in Finland. Fortunately, the precautions to avoid infections are still valid. With these tips THL wishes happy holidays to all!

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Healthy Finland Survey: Tooth erosion threatens oral health – caries and gum diseases remain common

Tooth erosion is very common in adults. Erosion was studied extensively in Finland for the first time in the Healthy Finland population survey.

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There are no winners at the ringside – document gives a voice to those who grew up in a violent household

With over 800 million annual spectators, domestic violence is the most watched combat sport in the world. Life at the Ringside is a documentary film that gives a voice to five Finns who spent their childhoods at the ringside – against their will.

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Several respiratory tract infections are going around – keep these five ways to reduce infections in mind also during the holidays

Healthy Finland Survey: Tooth erosion threatens oral health – caries and gum diseases remain common

There are no winners at the ringside – document gives a voice to those who grew up in a violent household

Topics

International consulting for health and social sector development

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