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29.5.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and Tampere University are investigating, in the LEAP project launched this spring, how well food industry companies operating in Finland are aware of and implement the national guidelines on the marketing of foods to children and young people published in 2024.https://thl.fi/en/-/the-leap-project-examines-whether-guidelines-on-the-marketing-of-foods-reaching-children-and-young-people-in-finland-are-sufficient-and-effective
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Youth violent crime is on the rise – often driven by cumulative problems Youth violent crime, which had been declining for a long time, has increased in recent years. In particular, violent offences committed by under-15s have become more common s...https://thl.fi/en/our-view/the-prevention-of-violence-should-be-mandated-by-law/youth-violent-crime-is-on-the-rise-often-driven-by-cumulative-problems
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5.5.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has published a Comprehensive Security Review containing more than one hundred policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Finland’s security and the population’s crisis resilience. The recommendations address mental crisis resilience, health security, social welfare and health care, and social security. The work was prompted by significant changes in the security environment.https://thl.fi/en/-/thl-publishes-more-than-one-hundred-recommendations-to-strengthen-finland-s-comprehensive-security
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Statistics A to Z This page’s list contains all statistics included in THL’s official statistical series. In addition to official statistics, THL also publishes various monitoring results and performance reports. All of our regularly produced info...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/statistics-publication-calendar/statistics-a-to-z
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11.6.2026 | Phenomena related to alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products, and gambling have changed rapidly in recent years. Nicotine pouches have, for example, quickly become the most commonly used nicotine product in many population groups, alcohol availability has increased, and online gambling has become more widespread. The Action Plan for Preventive Substance Use Work for 2026–2035 provides solutions to address the problems arising from these developments.https://thl.fi/en/-/substance-use-and-addiction-phenomena-are-changing-rapidly-new-action-plan-responds-to-the-evolving-situation
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Investigation of a Bathing Water–Related Outbreak On this page Who are the instructions for? The guideline is intended for the municipal investigation team responsible for foodborne, waterborne, and bathing water–related outbreaks. The investigati...https://thl.fi/en/guidelines-for-professionals/investigation-of-a-bathing-water-related-outbreak
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Expert groups THL’s expert groups support public authority decision-making and national guidance by providing independent, research-based expertise. The groups bring together experts from various fields to assess, monitor, and develop themes relat...https://thl.fi/en/about-us/what-we-do/expert-groups
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Alcohol – Drinking patterns among Finns On this page Regular alcohol use continues to decline Regular alcohol use among Finns decreased between 2016 and 2023. The proportion of people consuming alcohol at least weekly declined among both men and w...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/alcohol/drinking-patterns-among-finns
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Serious acts of violence in educational institutions On this page Who are the guidelines for? This guideline is intended for assessing the need for psychological support among pupils and students following a serious act of violence in an education...https://thl.fi/en/guidelines-for-professionals/serious-acts-of-violence-in-educational-institutions
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Explore our research activities High quality scientific research forms the foundation of THL’s expert work, development activities and statistical production. Our statutory mission is to provide reliable information to support decision making and ...https://thl.fi/en/research/explore-our-research-activities
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Gambling On this page Monitoring gambling and its impacts is becoming increasingly important With the new Gambling Act (10/2026), gambling operations will be opened to competition in July 2027. The impacts of the gambling system reform must be mon...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/gambling
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10.12.2025 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has launched the Health Foresight online service. Based on past development and possible future scenarios, the service offers forecasts related to population morbidity, functional capacity and work ability limitations as well as the risk factors affecting them, such as lifestyles.https://thl.fi/en/-/health-foresight-provides-insight-into-possible-development-trends-in-chronic-diseases-and-the-costs-of-health-services
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Drugs On this page An overview of the drug situation and drug use is formed by combining research data from multiple sources The illegal nature of drug use and the stigma associated with it make drugs a difficult phenomenon to study. To obtain a r...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/drugs
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4.5.2026 | 1 (5)10/2024 Background information questionnaire for a health examination for a 18-month-old child’s parents Basic information on the child and the family Child’s early childhood education and care Parents’/guardians’ information Child’s family F...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/260670316/Terveystarkastuksen%20esitietolomake%2018%20kuukauden%20ik%C3%A4isen%20lapsen%20vanhemmille_en.pdf/e494d34a-f034-f142-2bac-18cb38022b0c?t=1777876315547
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29.4.2026 | 1 (5)10/2024 Background information questionnaire for a health examination for a four-year-old child’s parents Basic information on the child and the family Child’s early childhood education and care Parents’/guardians’ information Child’s family ...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/260670316/Terveystarkastuksen%20esitietolomake%20nelj%C3%A4n%20vuoden%20ik%C3%A4isen%20lapsen%20vanhemmille_en.pdf/8e59dae1-41bb-2630-fc8f-ce6c0be1df10?t=1777452528294
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Duty to notify violence against a child On this page Duty to notify violence against a child These guidelines are intended to support child welfare and other authorities working with children in situations where suspicions arise that a child is or...https://thl.fi/en/guidelines-for-professionals/duty-to-notify-violence-against-a-child
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Population wellbeing – Migrants On this page About one in two migrants feel that their quality of life is good For the most part, persons born abroad with foreign background (hereafter migrants) are doing well, but there are significant difference...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/population-wellbeing/migrants
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27.4.2026 | Efforts to prevent violence in the wellbeing services counties have developed in a positive direction in many respects over the past two years, according to a recent survey conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). At the same time, regional differences remain considerable, and in particular the weakening of coordination structures and the lack of services for perpetrators threaten the effectiveness and continuity of this work.https://thl.fi/en/-/violence-prevention-has-strengthened-in-wellbeing-services-counties-significant-structural-challenges-remain
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30.4.2026 | Your health affects your career choices and obtaining a driving licence. This health examination has assessed some relevant health-related restrictions. You will report any restrictions yourself when applying for vocational education or a driving ...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/252217933/THL_Yhteenveto%208.%20luokan%20terveystarkastuksesta_en.pdf/a3b98ca6-0d4c-2114-5b5d-2fd170bb14de?t=1777543695823
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Registry and Archive – List of tasks This page lists THL’s most common tasks. The list helps you gain a clearer understanding of the types of information processed by THL. Using the task categories, you can further specify your information request...https://thl.fi/en/our-services/registry-and-archive/list-of-tasks