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6.5.2026 | Substance use and addiction services are in a transitional phase, where service contacts increasingly take place in basic services. The change offers opportunities for earlier support and more efficient referral to treatment, but requires determined development of the service structures, collaboration and competence in basic services. Otherwise, there is a risk that the services do not meet peopl...https://thl.fi/en/-/substance-use-and-addiction-services-under-transformation-service-use-is-moving-to-basic-services-where-structures-and-competence-must-be-strengthened
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Decision-maker, here’s how you can support sustainable mobility and energy use Active mobility and sustainable energy use help mitigate climate change and promote population health. The state, municipalities, wellbeing services counties and employ...https://thl.fi/en/our-view/human-health-and-environmental-health-go-hand-in-hand/decision-maker-here-s-how-you-can-support-sustainable-mobility-and-energy-use
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Population wellbeing – Mortality and life expectancy On this page More years of life lost among men than among women There are substantial differences between the sexes in life expectancy and mortality, which are reflected in a higher number of ye...https://thl.fi/en/data-and-statistics/population-wellbeing/mortality-and-life-expectancy
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24.3.2026 | Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities are associated with better mental wellbeing among young people, according to the results of the School Health Promotion Study. Mental wellbeing was highest among adolescents who spent time in nature on a daily basis.https://thl.fi/en/-/time-spent-in-nature-may-support-young-people-s-mental-wellbeing
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16.4.2026 | Children and young people with a foreign background fare worse than children and young people with two Finnish-born parents across several domains of health, well-being and safety. The differences are particularly evident in boys’ health and well-being. The findings are based on the School Health Promotion study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).https://thl.fi/en/-/school-health-promotion-study-children-and-young-people-with-a-foreign-background-fare-worse-than-their-peers-in-many-respects-but-like-studying
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11.2.2026 | The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) has selected THL’s research group to implement two projects related to preparedness and risk communication. The projects were launched in the beginning of 2026 and will run for one year.https://thl.fi/en/-/thl-selected-to-develop-models-for-eu-preparedness-and-risk-communication-in-drug-related-crises
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You can build a health-promoting and environmentally sustainable diet in many ways Food choices affect our health every day. At the same time, they shape the environment in which future generations will live. Health-promoting and sustainable dieta...https://thl.fi/en/our-view/strengthen-health-and-sustainability-through-your-food-choices/you-can-build-a-health-promoting-and-environmentally-sustainable-diet-in-many-ways
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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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11.6.2026 | From autumn 2026, all students starting upper secondary education will complete a new digital health survey at the beginning of their studies. The reform changes the timing of health examinations so that support reaches students when they need it most.https://thl.fi/en/-/health-care-for-upper-secondary-students-is-being-reformed-new-digital-health-survey-helps-time-services-according-to-need
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2.6.2026 | Based on recorded alcohol consumption, consisting of on-premise and retail consumption, alcohol use in Finland continued to decline. In 2025, recorded consumption amounted to approximately 6.9 litres of pure alcohol per inhabitant aged 15 years and over, which was 4.5% lower than in 2024. At the national level, recorded consumption totalled approximately 33.3 million litres of pure alcohol.https://thl.fi/en/-/on-premise-and-retail-consumption-of-alcoholic-beverages-in-finland-decreased-in-2025-no-estimate-of-total-alcohol-consumption-due-to-a-change-in-methodology
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8.5.2026 | The wider spread of disease caused by hantavirus in Europe is unlikely, and the risk to the public is very low, according to a risk assessment published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Two Finnish travellers may have been exposed to hantavirus on an aeroplane in Johannesburg.https://thl.fi/en/-/very-low-risk-of-hantavirus-to-the-european-population
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14.8.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare 2026 Student Health Questionnaire Adult student 1 (8) Finnish personal identity code Address Municipality of residence Phone number Last name Male Female Non-binary, transgender or intersex Gender (answ...https://thl.fi/documents/249325000/260295313/THL_opiskeluterveydenhuollon%20terveyskysely_aikuisopiskelija_englanti.pdf/05670354-4d92-75bf-477d-230cca2017bb?t=1786690966733
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27.1.2026 | In 2025, the number of clients using shelters for victims of domestic violence increased compared to the previous year. A total of 5,979 clients used shelter services, which is about 180 more than in 2024. The information comes from the preliminary data for 2025 published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).https://thl.fi/en/-/number-of-clients-in-shelters-for-victims-of-domestic-violence-increased-last-year-more-calls-also-made-to-nollalinja-helpline
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7.5.2025 | In morbidity, the latest results of the National Health Index reveal the most significant regional differences in alcohol-related diseases, and in incapacity for work, the differences are greatest in access to vocational rehabilitation.https://thl.fi/en/-/major-differences-between-wellbeing-services-counties-especially-in-alcohol-related-diseases-and-access-to-vocational-rehabilitation
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14.1.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has made funding decisions for shelters for the year 2026. In its 2026 budget, Parliament decided to increase funding for shelters. With the increased funding, it will be possible to secure the current shelter places and add new places in several regions. The total number of places will increase by 15. After these additions, Finland will have a total of 243 shelter places.https://thl.fi/en/-/shelter-places-for-victims-of-domestic-violence-increase-significantly-in-finland-a-total-of-15-additional-places-across-finland
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21.5.2025 | The risk test for chronic diseases has been published online. The test provides a quick and easy way to assess one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and/or memory disorders. The test was developed by THL and the Finnish Diabetes Association.https://thl.fi/en/-/a-new-test-reveals-the-risk-of-developing-key-chronic-diseases-and-supports-healthy-lifestyle-change
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10.6.2025 | According to a recent assessment, a large-scale outbreak of avian influenza on fur farms in Finland is unlikely. However, if an outbreak were to occur, it would pose a moderate health risk to individuals working with fur animals. The risk can be mitigated through proper disease prevention measures on fur farms, adherence to the protection instructions issued for farm workers, and with vaccinations.https://thl.fi/en/-/risk-posed-to-population-s-health-by-avian-influenza-is-low-in-finland-health-risk-to-those-working-with-fur-animals-is-moderate
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28.1.2025 | A crisis-resilient society is made up of healthy, adaptable and mutually supportive people and systems that strengthen the health and welfare of the population. According to a recent report by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, most Finns feel safe in their lives and trust societal actors and their loved ones, but their trust in frameworks such as political decision-making and the health care system has declined in recent years.https://thl.fi/en/-/a-crisis-resilient-society-requires-healthy-people-supporting-each-other
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17.9.2025 | According to recent results of the School Health Promotion study 2025, most children and young people can discuss their personal matters with their parents often or fairly often. Support from adults is needed for health-promoting lifestyles as only a small proportion of children and young people both have breakfast and exercise and sleep enough. Alcohol consumption and smoking have continued to decrease, but there has been a significant increase in the use of nicotine pouches.https://thl.fi/en/-/school-health-promotion-study-2025-children-and-young-people-need-adults-support-for-healthy-lifestyles-an-increasing-number-can-talk-about-their-personal-matters-with-their-parents
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19.5.2026 | The number of ADHD diagnoses continues to rise among children and young people aged 7–17. Diagnoses remain more common among boys, but in recent years the increase has been greatest among girls aged 13–17.https://thl.fi/en/-/adhd-diagnoses-among-children-and-young-people-continue-to-increase